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How to get from Papenburg to Esens by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Papenburg to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the RE15 train from Bahnhof Papenburg station to Leer(Ostfriesl) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 460 bus and finally take the 473 bus from Aurich(Ostfriesl) Zob station to Esens Zob Herdetor station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min.

157min
Walk to train station
Train - RE15RE15
Bus - 460460
Bus - 473473
Leaves from Bahnhof Papenburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bahnhof Papenburg
    740 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - RE15RE15
    Wait for train
    RE15
    Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leer(Ostfriesl)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leer(Ostfriesl) Zob
    310 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 460460
    Wait for bus
    460
    Aurich(Ostfriesl) Zob
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aurich(Ostfriesl) Zob
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aurich(Ostfriesl) Zob
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 473473
    Wait for bus
    473
    Bensersiel Anleger
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Esens Zob Herdetor
    Ride to bus station
    Esens Zob Herdetor
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Papenburg to Esens

The distance between Papenburg, Bremen & Lower Saxony and Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony is approximately 81.72 km, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Papenburg to Esens by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Bremen & Lower Saxony – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Papenburg

Papenburg is located at Papenburg, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Papenburg Friesenstraße/Von-Ahrenberg-Straße.

Bus stations close to Papenburg:

  • Papenburg Friesenstraße/Von-Ahrenberg-Straße
  • Papenburg, Bahnhof
  • Papenburg am Stadtpark/Agentur Für Arbeit

S-Bahn stations close to Papenburg:

  • Bahnhof Papenburg

Public transit stations close to Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony

Esens is located at Esens, Bremen & Lower Saxony and the nearest public transit station is Esens Zob Herdetor.

Train stations close to Esens:

  • Esens

Bus stations close to Esens:

  • Esens Zob Herdetor
  • Esens Siebet-Attena-Straße
  • Esens Dreifachturnhalle

S-Bahn stations close to Esens:

  • Bensersiel Fähre

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Papenburg to Esens?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line RE15, Bus line 460, Bus line 473.

  • Is there a direct train between Papenburg and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Papenburg to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    The RE15 train line goes from Bahnhof Papenburg station near Papenburg to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf station near Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony

  • How long does it take to travel from Papenburg to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Papenburg and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony by train and bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Papenburg to get to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get on the RE15 train from the Bahnhof Papenburg station near Papenburg in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Papenburg and Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony?

    Get off the train at the Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf stop, which is closest to Esens in Bremen & Lower Saxony.

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