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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 $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. 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 $27, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Papenburg costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM8h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:35 PMLeer, ZOB$271One-way1 transfer
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- FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM8h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:35 PMLeer, ZOB$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM6h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:15 AMLeer, ZOB$291One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Papenburg:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Papenburg costing on average $57 (€47).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 54m.
- Around 3 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 WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Papenburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Papenburg by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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