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Trip Summary
You can pick from 41 daily train trips between Düsseldorf and Papenburg. The average train journey from Düsseldorf to Papenburg takes 3 hours and 53 minutes, but some DB Intercity train trips are as short as 2 hours and 42 minutes.
| Distance | 130 mi (210 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 42m |
| Lowest price | €18.01 |
| Trains per day | 5 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Düsseldorf to Papenburg?
There are 4 train lines with service from Düsseldorf to Papenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 32 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 4 | 3h 1m | €44.68 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 3h 22m | €38.93 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 3h 32m | €44.01 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 32 | 4h 4m | €44.90 |
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.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Düsseldorf to Papenburg start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 32 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Papenburg. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Düsseldorf leaves from Düsseldorf-Garath and 6 other stations. And in Papenburg trains arrive at Aschendorf and one other train station.
From Düsseldorf to Papenburg train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 4 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 2 hours and 42 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Düsseldorf to Papenburg are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Tuesday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Düsseldorf at 01:00 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 41 scheduled trains on most days. 5 of these are direct connections to Papenburg. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Papenburg to Düsseldorf.
City Information
Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf is located between Essen and Cologne in Germany and is known for its booming fashion industry. Arts, music, and culture thrive in this welcoming and multicultural destination.
Altstaft, the city's old town, fills its narrow streets with relaxed cafes and chic bars. If you're lucky enough to visit in the winter, Düsseldorf is home to one of Germany's best Christmas markets, hosted at Marktplatz.
To experience Düsseldorf's culture, you can opt to watch a performance in an opera or a theatre. Two of the top theaters are the Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus and Roncalli’s Apollo Variete. Then, when the opera makes you feel sufficiently posh, you'll be ready to enter the pink, opulent palace of Schloss Benrath.
While nearly every corner in Düsseldorf is filled with shops to catch your eye, the most exclusive and luxury shops congregate on one street: Königsallee. However, if you prefer digging through thrift shops and poking into local boutiques, Lorettostrasse might be more your style.
Düsseldorf is home to one of the largest airports in the area, with flights to many international destinations. To view the German countryside from the ground, take a Deutsche Bahn train or a bus offered by several companies that run routes throughout Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Düsseldorf?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Düsseldorf Central Station
Düsseldorf Central Station (Düsseldorf HBF) is the main transport hub for, you guessed it, Düsseldorf. The station operates both long-distance and intercity services by ICE and Deutsche Bahn, to destinations such as Paris, Zurich, Vienna, and Munich. The station has extensive facilities, including waiting areas, vending machines, restrooms, shops and cafes, and even a grocery store, bakery, and Starbucks. The station is less than a five-minute walk from the city center, which is home to many hotels and shops, and the main coach station is also directly in front of the train station for connections within the city.
All train stations in Düsseldorf:
Düsseldorf Central Station
Düsseldorf-Garath
Düsseldorf-Hellerhof
Düsseldorf Flughafen
Angermund
Düsseldorf-Benrath
Düsseldorf-Reisholz
Where is the train station in Papenburg?
Main arrival station: Aschendorf
Papenburg receives travelers from Düsseldorf at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Papenburg:
Aschendorf
Papenburg(Ems)
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