Dortmund to Papenburg train with WestfalenBahn

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Papenburg

Showing times and prices for 06 Nov

Cheapest price

£31

Average price

£31

Fastest journey

2 h 17 m

Average duration

2 h 17 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

174 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Papenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Dortmund to Papenburg will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Dortmund for Papenburg every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Deutsche Bahn
06:252h17
Dortmund
08:42Papenburg
£311One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 174 km

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Coach

£38

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 47m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 17m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Dortmund to Papenburg train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:51
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
deutsche_bahnICE 208+westfalenbahnWFB 90274
On time
07:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
09:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 208+westfalenbahnWFB 90274
On time
07:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
09:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 2443 · RE 88446 · IC 2206
On time
07:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h27
09:55 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2443 · RE 88446 · IC 2206+westfalenbahnWFB 90279
On time
07:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h55
10:23 Aschendorf station
3 changes
deutsche_bahnRB 89924+westfalenbahnWFB 90276
On time
07:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
10:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89924+westfalenbahnWFB 90276
On time
07:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
10:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89711 · RB 89970+westfalenbahnWFB 90276
On time
07:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
10:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89711 · RB 89970+westfalenbahnWFB 90276
On time
07:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
10:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRB 89926+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
On time
08:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
11:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89926+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
On time
08:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
11:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89713 · RB 89972+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
On time
08:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
11:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89713 · RB 89972+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
On time
08:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
11:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 206 · IC 2204
Delayed
09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf
2h30
11:55 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 206+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
Delayed
09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf
2h12
11:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 206+westfalenbahnWFB 90278
Delayed
09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf
2h17
11:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 206+westfalenbahnWFB 90306
Delayed
09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf
3h32
12:57 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 206 · IC 2204+westfalenbahnWFB 90309
Delayed
09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf
3h06
12:31 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2441 · RE 88450 · IC 2204+westfalenbahnWFB 90309
On time
09:28 Dortmund Hbf
3h03
12:31 Aschendorf station
3 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2441 · RE 88450 · IC 2204
On time
09:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h27
11:55 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89715 · RB 89974+westfalenbahnWFB 90306
On time
09:55 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
12:57 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89715 · RB 89974+westfalenbahnWFB 90306
On time
09:55 Dortmund Hbf
3h08
13:03 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 614+westfalenbahnWFB 9030610:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h38
13:03 Papenburg (Ems)1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 614+westfalenbahnWFB 9030610:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h32
12:57 Aschendorf station1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 202+westfalenbahnWFB 90282
On time
11:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
13:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 202+westfalenbahnWFB 90282
On time
11:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
13:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 2049 · RE 88454 · IC 220211:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h26
13:54 Papenburg (Ems)2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2049 · RE 88454 · IC 2202+westfalenbahnWFB 90287
On time
11:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h55
14:23 Aschendorf station
3 changes
deutsche_bahnRB 89932+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
11:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
14:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89932+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
11:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
14:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89719 · RB 89978+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
11:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
14:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89719 · RB 89978+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
11:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
14:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 612+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
12:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
14:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 612+westfalenbahnWFB 90284
On time
12:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
14:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 200+westfalenbahnWFB 90286
On time
13:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
15:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 200+westfalenbahnWFB 90286
On time
13:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
15:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 2047 · RE 88458 · IC 2200+westfalenbahnWFB 90291
On time
13:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h55
16:23 Aschendorf station
3 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2047 · RE 88458 · IC 2200
On time
13:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h27
15:55 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRB 89936+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
13:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
16:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89936+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
13:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
16:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89723 · RB 90024+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
13:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
16:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89723 · RB 90024+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
13:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
16:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 610+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
14:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
16:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 610+westfalenbahnWFB 90288
On time
14:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
16:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 108+westfalenbahnWFB 90290
On time
15:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
17:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 108+westfalenbahnWFB 90290
On time
15:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
17:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 518+westfalenbahnWFB 90292
On time
16:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
18:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 518+westfalenbahnWFB 90292
On time
16:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
18:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89942+westfalenbahnWFB 90294
On time
16:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
19:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89942+westfalenbahnWFB 90294
On time
16:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
19:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89729 · RB 90030+westfalenbahnWFB 90294
On time
16:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
19:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89729 · RB 90030+westfalenbahnWFB 90294
On time
16:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
19:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 8 · IC 2002+westfalenbahnWFB 90299
On time
17:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h58
20:23 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnEC 8 · IC 2002
On time
17:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h30
19:55 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnIC 2043 · RE 88466 · IC 2002
On time
17:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h27
19:55 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnIC 2043 · RE 88466 · IC 2002+westfalenbahnWFB 90299
On time
17:28 Dortmund Hbf
2h55
20:23 Aschendorf station
3 changes
deutsche_bahnRB 89944+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
On time
17:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h07
20:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnRB 89944+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
On time
17:35 Dortmund Hbf
3h02
20:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnRE 89731 · RB 89990+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
On time
17:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h47
20:42 Papenburg (Ems)
2 changes
deutsche_bahnRE 89731 · RB 89990+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
On time
17:55 Dortmund Hbf
2h42
20:37 Aschendorf station
2 changes
deutsche_bahnICE 516+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
Delayed
18:38 18:25Dortmund Hbf
2h12
20:37 Aschendorf station
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 516+westfalenbahnWFB 90296
Delayed
18:38 18:25Dortmund Hbf
2h17
20:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 104+westfalenbahnWFB 90298
On time
19:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h17
21:42 Papenburg (Ems)
1 change
deutsche_bahnICE 104+westfalenbahnWFB 90298
On time
19:25 Dortmund Hbf
2h12
21:37 Aschendorf station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dortmund to Papenburg

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Trains from Dortmund to Papenburg run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14
Distance
174 km
Average train duration
2h 17m
Cheapest ticket price
£22
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 14m
First train
03:32
Last train
22:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £14

Train companies: WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn from Dortmund to Papenburg trainsWestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn trains will get you between Dortmund and Papenburg from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 27m
Cheapest Price
£18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone

WestfalenBahn

About
WestfalenBahn is a train company offering regional trains in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia in Northern Germany. Founded in 2005, it has been owned by Abellio Deutschland since 2017. WestfahlenBahn covers the RE15, RE60 and RE70 regional train routes serving cities like Emden, Braunschweig, Hanover, Münster and Bielefeld.
Luggage & cancellation policy
WestfalenBahn frequency
11 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation possible according to fare conditions
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Seat reservation
Seat reservations not included, can be purchased separately
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible facilities available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone

Eurobahn

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest Price
£46
Eurobahn frequency
6 a day

FAQs: Dortmund to Papenburg train

FAQs: Travel by train from Dortmund to Papenburg easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Papenburg.
FAQs
To get from Dortmund to Papenburg, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The train distance from Dortmund to Papenburg is 174 km.
The train journey from Dortmund to Papenburg covers a distance of 174 km and takes approximately 2h 14m. Trains run 4 per day.
The first train from Dortmund to Papenburg leaves at 3:32.
Booking trains from Dortmund to Papenburg in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Dortmund to Papenburg departs at 22:54.
Trains from Dortmund to Papenburg run approximately 4 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Dortmund to Papenburg can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £22, while the average price tends to be around £38.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Dortmund to Papenburg.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Papenburg is by coach, costing approximately £14.
The train station in Dortmund that goes to Papenburg is Dortmund Hbf, and it arrives at Papenburg (Ems).
There is no night train service from Dortmund to Papenburg.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Dortmund to Papenburg.
Yes, you can take the train from Dortmund to Papenburg.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Papenburg

Dortmund
Papenburg
The major train station for departures in Dortmund is Dortmund Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dortmund Hbf for your trip from Dortmund to Papenburg.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
  • Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
Dining
  • Subway
  • Caliente
  • Ong Bui Asia Fusion
  • Kleimann
Hotel
Hotel
  • Cityhotel Dortmund
  • Esplanade
  • Drei Kronen
  • Hotel Unique Novum
Dortmund Signal Iduna ParkWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Dining
Dining
  • Strobels
  • Rosenterassen
Dortmund-WickedeWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
11 km
Dining
Dining
  • Stations-Grill
  • My Döner & Pan Pizza
  • Mein Café in der Alten Backstube
  • Dö-Pi
Dortmund-Wickede WestWifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
9 km
Dining
Dining
  • My Döner & Pan Pizza
  • Kuhbar Eiscafé
  • Mein Café in der Alten Backstube
  • Pizzeria Primavera

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