The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Papenburg
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
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.
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.


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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£38 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Papenburg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 208+ WFB 90274 | On time 07:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 09:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 208+ WFB 90274 | On time 07:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 09:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
IC 2443 · RE 88446 · IC 2206 | On time 07:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h27 | 09:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
IC 2443 · RE 88446 · IC 2206+ WFB 90279 | On time 07:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h55 | 10:23 Aschendorf station | 3 changes | |
RB 89924+ WFB 90276 | On time 07:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 10:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RB 89924+ WFB 90276 | On time 07:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 10:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RE 89711 · RB 89970+ WFB 90276 | On time 07:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 10:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
RE 89711 · RB 89970+ WFB 90276 | On time 07:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 10:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RB 89926+ WFB 90278 | On time 08:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 11:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RB 89926+ WFB 90278 | On time 08:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 11:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RE 89713 · RB 89972+ WFB 90278 | On time 08:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 11:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RE 89713 · RB 89972+ WFB 90278 | On time 08:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 11:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 206 · IC 2204 | Delayed 09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf | 2h30 | 11:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 206+ WFB 90278 | Delayed 09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 11:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 206+ WFB 90278 | Delayed 09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 11:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 206+ WFB 90306 | Delayed 09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf | 3h32 | 12:57 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 206 · IC 2204+ WFB 90309 | Delayed 09:39 09:25Dortmund Hbf | 3h06 | 12:31 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
IC 2441 · RE 88450 · IC 2204+ WFB 90309 | On time 09:28 Dortmund Hbf | 3h03 | 12:31 Aschendorf station | 3 changes | |
IC 2441 · RE 88450 · IC 2204 | On time 09:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h27 | 11:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RE 89715 · RB 89974+ WFB 90306 | On time 09:55 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 12:57 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
RE 89715 · RB 89974+ WFB 90306 | On time 09:55 Dortmund Hbf | 3h08 | 13:03 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
ICE 614+ WFB 90306 | 10:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h38 | 13:03 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 614+ WFB 90306 | 10:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h32 | 12:57 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 202+ WFB 90282 | On time 11:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 13:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 202+ WFB 90282 | On time 11:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 13:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
IC 2049 · RE 88454 · IC 2202 | 11:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h26 | 13:54 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
IC 2049 · RE 88454 · IC 2202+ WFB 90287 | On time 11:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h55 | 14:23 Aschendorf station | 3 changes | |
RB 89932+ WFB 90284 | On time 11:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 14:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RB 89932+ WFB 90284 | On time 11:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 14:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RE 89719 · RB 89978+ WFB 90284 | On time 11:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 14:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
RE 89719 · RB 89978+ WFB 90284 | On time 11:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 14:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
ICE 612+ WFB 90284 | On time 12:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 14:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 612+ WFB 90284 | On time 12:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 14:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 200+ WFB 90286 | On time 13:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 15:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 200+ WFB 90286 | On time 13:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 15:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
IC 2047 · RE 88458 · IC 2200+ WFB 90291 | On time 13:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h55 | 16:23 Aschendorf station | 3 changes | |
IC 2047 · RE 88458 · IC 2200 | On time 13:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h27 | 15:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RB 89936+ WFB 90288 | On time 13:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 16:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RB 89936+ WFB 90288 | On time 13:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 16:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RE 89723 · RB 90024+ WFB 90288 | On time 13:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 16:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RE 89723 · RB 90024+ WFB 90288 | On time 13:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 16:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 610+ WFB 90288 | On time 14:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 16:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 610+ WFB 90288 | On time 14:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 16:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 108+ WFB 90290 | On time 15:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 17:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 108+ WFB 90290 | On time 15:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 17:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 518+ WFB 90292 | On time 16:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 18:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 518+ WFB 90292 | On time 16:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 18:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RB 89942+ WFB 90294 | On time 16:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 19:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RB 89942+ WFB 90294 | On time 16:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 19:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RE 89729 · RB 90030+ WFB 90294 | On time 16:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 19:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RE 89729 · RB 90030+ WFB 90294 | On time 16:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 19:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
EC 8 · IC 2002+ WFB 90299 | On time 17:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h58 | 20:23 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
EC 8 · IC 2002 | On time 17:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h30 | 19:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
IC 2043 · RE 88466 · IC 2002 | On time 17:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h27 | 19:55 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
IC 2043 · RE 88466 · IC 2002+ WFB 90299 | On time 17:28 Dortmund Hbf | 2h55 | 20:23 Aschendorf station | 3 changes | |
RB 89944+ WFB 90296 | On time 17:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h07 | 20:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
RB 89944+ WFB 90296 | On time 17:35 Dortmund Hbf | 3h02 | 20:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
RE 89731 · RB 89990+ WFB 90296 | On time 17:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h47 | 20:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 2 changes | |
RE 89731 · RB 89990+ WFB 90296 | On time 17:55 Dortmund Hbf | 2h42 | 20:37 Aschendorf station | 2 changes | |
ICE 516+ WFB 90296 | Delayed 18:38 18:25Dortmund Hbf | 2h12 | 20:37 Aschendorf station | 1 change | |
ICE 516+ WFB 90296 | Delayed 18:38 18:25Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 20:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 104+ WFB 90298 | On time 19:25 Dortmund Hbf | 2h17 | 21:42 Papenburg (Ems) | 1 change | |
ICE 104+ WFB 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
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 |
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
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.
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.
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.
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Eurobahn
FAQs: Dortmund to Papenburg train

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Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Papenburg
- 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
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Strobels
- Rosenterassen
- Stations-Grill
- My Döner & Pan Pizza
- Mein Café in der Alten Backstube
- Dö-Pi
- My Döner & Pan Pizza
- Kuhbar Eiscafé
- Mein Café in der Alten Backstube
- Pizzeria Primavera
- Aiytarun
- Eiscafe Losengo
- "Bei Gavino" Pizzaria
- Pizza Camillo
- Rosi's Grill
- Olympia
- Kim & Kim
- Strandstulle
- Hotel Alte Werft Papenburg
- Apartment-Hotel Rüther
- Rüther - Hotel
- KEDI Hotel
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