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The cheapest and fastest trains from Papenburg to Cologne
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€46
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
240 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Papenburg to Cologne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Papenburg to Cologne will cost around €46 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Papenburg for Cologne on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 240 km distance in an average of 5 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 9 h 21 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
07:04AM3h11
Papenburg10:15AMCologne
€301One-way
0 transfers
07:35AM9h21
Papenburg04:56PMCologne
€481One-way
0 transfers
01:04PM3h10
Papenburg04:14PMCologne
€601One-way
0 transfers
01:04PM3h10
Papenburg04:14PMCologne
€601One-way
0 transfers
07:04AM3h11
Papenburg10:15AMCologne
€301One-way
0 transfers
07:35AM9h21
Papenburg04:56PMCologne
€481One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Papenburg to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Papenburg to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €20.
Distance: 240 km
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €47 Average price |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Papenburg to Cologne train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 6
Last updated at 7:23 AM
Last updated at 7:23 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:04 AM Papenburg | 3h11 | 10:15 AM Cologne | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Papenburg to Cologne
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Trains from Papenburg to Cologne run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 240 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 01:23 |
Last train 23:51 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn from Papenburg to Cologne trainsDeutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn trains will get you between Papenburg and Cologne from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest Price
€15
Deutsche Bahn frequency
13 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
WestfalenBahn
About
WestfalenBahn is a train company offering regional trains in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia in Northern Germany. Founded in 2005, it has been owned by Abellio Deutschland since 2017. WestfahlenBahn covers the RE15, RE60 and RE70 regional train routes serving cities like Emden, Braunschweig, Hanover, Münster and Bielefeld.
Luggage & cancellation policy
WestfalenBahn frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Papenburg to Cologne
FAQs: Travel by train from Papenburg to Cologne easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Papenburg to Cologne.
Cheap train tickets from Papenburg to Cologne can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Papenburg to Cologne is €35; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Papenburg to Cologne train travel time is 3 h 10 min for the 240 km long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Papenburg to Cologne leaves at 08: 04. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Papenburg to Cologne leaves at 12: 04.
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day from Papenburg to Cologne with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Papenburg to Cologne, you can count on Deutsche Bahn or WestfalenBahn for the best way to get you to Cologne. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service between Papenburg and Cologne and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Papenburg (Ems), which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cologne Hbf, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
A trip to Cologne from Papenburg is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 10 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Papenburg to Cologne by train is January.
You have options as you can travel from Papenburg to Cologne 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Papenburg to Cologne
Papenburg
Cologne
The major train station for departures in Papenburg is Aschendorf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aschendorf for your trip from Papenburg to Cologne.
Aschendorf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- Aiytarun
- Eiscafe Losengo
- "Bei Gavino" Pizzaria
- Pizza Camillo
Papenburg(Ems)
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Rosi's Grill
- Olympia
- Kim & Kim
- Strandstulle
Hotel
- Hotel Alte Werft Papenburg
- Apartment-Hotel Rüther
- Rüther - Hotel
- KEDI Hotel
The major train station for arrivals in Cologne is Köln Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Köln Hbf for your journey to Cologne from Papenburg.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers in the station.
Dining
- asiagourmet
- Coffee Fellows
- dean&david
- Dunkin' Donuts
- KFC
- McDonald's
- Pizza Hut
- Nordsee
- Starbucks
- Schweinske
- & more
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Wyndham Koeln
- Hilton Cologne
- Excelsior Hotel Ernst
Information Desk
- One near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Tuesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Wednesday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Thursday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Friday: 09:00 13:00 - 12:30 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:00
- Sunday: 12:00 16:00 - 15:30 20:00
Distance to city center
13 kmDining
- Café Bistro Leysieffer
- Mishba
- Ständige Vertretung
- Kamps
Köln Messe/Deutz
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 06:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Imbiss Athena
- Arena Grill
- Cafe Especial
- Joe Champs
Hotel
- Pension Helenenwall
- Zur guten Quelle
- Zum Goldenen Hut
- Merlin
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