| Cover | Oct. 19, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 19, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | GREEN PLAINS PARTNERS LP |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37469 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-3822258 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1811 Aksarben Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Omaha |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NE |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 68106 |
| City Area Code | 402 |
| Local Phone Number | 884-8700 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Units, Representing Limited Partner Interests |
| Trading Symbol | GPP |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001635650 |
