How to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Cloppenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Cloppenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of Kč 598 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 598, while a train costs an average of Kč 1,411.

Distance: 95 miles (153 km)

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Kč 1,411

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Kč 598

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Cheapest

Kč 735

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2h 28m

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1h 58m

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30m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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2h 15m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg

Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Cloppenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is a bus with an average price of Kč 598.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Cloppenburg:

A bus is Kč 814 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Cloppenburg costing on average Kč 1,411.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Cloppenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dortmund and Cloppenburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Cloppenburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 17m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 15m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 1,411 compared to roughly Kč 735 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.

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from Dortmund to Cloppenburg

How to get from Dortmund to Cloppenburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Cloppenburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is a bus with an average price of Kč 598.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Cloppenburg:

A bus is Kč 814 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Cloppenburg costing on average Kč 1,411.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Cloppenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is approximately 95 miles (153 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Cloppenburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Cloppenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Cloppenburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Cloppenburg station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Vechta, Harmer Straße (Autohof Bakum).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Cloppenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Cloppenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn to go to Cloppenburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Cloppenburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Cloppenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Hamburg, Bremen, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cloppenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Cloppenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of two to three days in Cloppenburg is ideal to explore its main attractions, including the Museumsdorf Cloppenburg and local parks, while enjoying the town's cultural and historical ambiance.

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