How to travel from Dortmund to Papenburg

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Papenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Papenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. 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 bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 108 miles (174 km)

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2h 46m

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

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

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05:20AM10h40
Dortmund
04:00PMPapenburg
$261One-way
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FlixBus
05:20AM10h40
Dortmund
04:00PMPapenburg
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
12:00PM6h35
Dortmund
06:35PMPapenburg
$451One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Papenburg

Travel to Papenburg 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 Dortmund to Papenburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Papenburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Papenburg is a train with an average price of $23 (€19).

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

A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Papenburg costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Papenburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Dortmund to Papenburg is approximately 108 miles (174 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Papenburg is:
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Papenburg 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 Papenburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Papenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Papenburg by bus.
  • Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Papenburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Papenburg:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Papenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Leer, Berlin, Bremen, Amsterdam, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Papenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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