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Compare train and bus for Düsseldorf to Papenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Papenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. 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 $64, while a bus costs an average of $68.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Papenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Düsseldorf to Papenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Papenburg:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Papenburg costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $64 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$20. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Düsseldorf to Papenburg
How to get from Düsseldorf to Papenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Papenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 AM 10h35 Düsseldorf 5:35 PM Papenburg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 10h35 Düsseldorf 5:35 PM Papenburg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 10h35 Düsseldorf 5:35 PM Papenburg $64 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Papenburg:
A train is $4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Düsseldorf to Papenburg costing on average $68.
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Papenburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Papenburg by bus.
- Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Papenburg by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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