How to get to Dortmund from Papenburg

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Compare train and coach 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 coach, with an average ticket price of £35 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 coach costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £43.

Distance: 174 km

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£43

Average Price

£35

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Cheapest

£29

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2h 46m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 16m

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30m

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6h 11m

Average total duration

5h 41m

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30m

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2h 38m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Dortmund:

A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average £43.

The fastest way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Papenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 22m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 38m by car). Tickets start at around £43 compared to roughly £29 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.

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from Papenburg to Dortmund

How to get to Dortmund from Papenburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    11:259h30
    Papenburg
    20:55Dortmund
    £371One-way
    0 changes

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  • FlixBus
    11:259h30
    Papenburg
    20:55Dortmund
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    12:259h20
    Papenburg
    21:45Dortmund
    £371One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    7:3510h49
    Papenburg
    18:24Dortmund
    £421One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Papenburg to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Papenburg to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Papenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £35.

This is compared to other travel options from Papenburg to Dortmund:

A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Papenburg to Dortmund costing on average £43.

The fastest way to travel from Papenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 2h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 11m.

The Papenburg to Dortmund distance is approximately 174 km.
The average frequency per day from Papenburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Papenburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Papenburg to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Papenburg (Ems) and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leer, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Papenburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach.
  • Travel with WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
Omio customers who travel from Papenburg to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Papenburg to Dortmund, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Dortmund, explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district with its trendy cafes and boutiques. Attend concerts at Westfalenhallen or delve into industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See, visit the serene Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, and discover top sights like Westfalenpark, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, and Signal Iduna Park. Families can enjoy the Dortmund Zoo, and football fans will appreciate the German Football Museum.
Two to three days in Dortmund is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, and the German Football Museum, along with enjoying its vibrant shopping streets and local cuisine.

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