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Compare train and bus for Papenburg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Papenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 13m. 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 $32, and a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Papenburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
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How to get from Papenburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:35 AM10h49Papenburg7:24 PMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:35 AM10h49Papenburg7:24 PMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:35 AM10h49Papenburg7:24 PMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 AM11h05Papenburg5:20 PMDortmund$581One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 AM10h49Papenburg6:24 PMDortmund$601One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Papenburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Papenburg (Ems) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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