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Trip Summary
You can pick from 10 daily train trips between Emmen and Papenburg. The average train journey from Emmen to Papenburg takes 4 hours and 7 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as 3 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 30 mi (48 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 9m |
| Lowest price | £32.70 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Emmen to Papenburg?
There are 3 train lines with service from Emmen to Papenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 10 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 6 | 3h 50m | £53.62 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 3h 40m | £44.08 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 4h 15m | £42.04 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Emmen to Papenburg start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Papenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Emmen leaves from Stationsplein 6 and one other station. And in Papenburg trains arrive at Aschendorf and one other train station.
From Emmen to Papenburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. If you are looking to get to Papenburg faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 9 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 52 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Papenburg.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Emmen and Papenburg is approximately 30 miles, or 48 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 7 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Emmen to Papenburg. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Emmen at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 10 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Papenburg to Emmen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Emmen?
Main departure station: Emmen Zuid
There are two stations in Emmen where you can board the train to Papenburg.
All train stations in Emmen:
Emmen Zuid
Stationsplein 6
Where is the train station in Papenburg?
Main arrival station: Aschendorf
Papenburg receives travelers from Emmen at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Papenburg:
Aschendorf
Papenburg(Ems)
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