4.9
4.6
Travel Information
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 train, with an average ticket price of Kč1254 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč1254, while a bus costs an average of Kč1288.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč1254 Average price Cheapest | Kč1288 Average price | Kč852 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Papenburg:
A train is Kč34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Papenburg costing on average Kč1288.
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (2h 8m by train vs 2h 37m by car). Tickets start at around Kč1254 compared to roughly Kč852 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Papenburg
How to get from Dortmund to Papenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Papenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM6h35Dortmund6:35 PMPapenburgKč6991One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:00 PM6h35Dortmund6:35 PMPapenburgKč6991One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:20 AM6h15Dortmund5:35 PMPapenburgKč8281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:10 AM10h50Dortmund4:00 PMPapenburgKč7381One-way0 transfers
- 11:00 AM6h35Dortmund5:35 PMPapenburgKč7511One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM11h00Dortmund9:00 PMPapenburgKč9321One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Papenburg:
A train is Kč34 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Papenburg costing on average Kč1288.
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 41m.
- Around 14 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Papenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn to go to Papenburg by train.
Travelling from Dortmund to Papenburg: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
