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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 prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 train costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Düsseldorf to Papenburg:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Papenburg costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
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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.
12:05 PM9h55Düsseldorf10:00 PMPapenburg$571One-way0 transfers
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12:05 PM9h55Düsseldorf10:00 PMPapenburg$571One-way0 transfers
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12:05 PM9h55Düsseldorf10:00 PMPapenburg$571One-way0 transfers
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11:05 AM9h55Düsseldorf9:00 PMPapenburg$1321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Papenburg:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Papenburg costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Papenburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 34m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leer, ZOB.
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Papenburg (Ems).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Papenburg by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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