Cologne to Papenburg by train

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Overview: trains from Cologne to Papenburg

Find the key information for travelling by train from Cologne to Papenburg, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:39 View journey
Last train 17:46 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 8m View journey
Distance (km) 241
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey £56.59 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 15m
Train operators 5

Travelling from Cologne to Papenburg by train

Considering a train trip from Cologne to Papenburg? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost from Cologne to Papenburg

Ready to book tickets from Cologne to Papenburg? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Cologne and Papenburg typically run £56.59.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 7 months in advance.

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Cologne to Papenburg daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Papenburg on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 13 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:39: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 17:46: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 07:46: departure of first train on weekends

  • 17:46: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 35 minutes: frequency of train departures

Cologne to Papenburg distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 241 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 3 hours and 8 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Cologne and Papenburg?

You can secure tickets for travel between Cologne and Papenburg up to 7 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Papenburg

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Papenburg.

FAQs about the train journey from Cologne to Papenburg

Want to know more about your journey from Cologne to Papenburg? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Cologne and Papenburg is 241 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.