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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 an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m 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 $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $39 (€32) 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 Papenburg to Dortmund
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.
- 11:25 AM9h30Papenburg8:55 PMDortmund$451One-way0 transfers
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- 11:25 AM9h30Papenburg8:55 PMDortmund$451One-way0 transfers
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- 11:25 AM9h30Papenburg8:55 PMDortmund$451One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 11m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 1 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 FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
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