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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Oldenburg

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$42

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

2 h 28 m

Average duration

2 h 57 m

Trains per day

Distance

188 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Dortmund to Oldenburg will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Dortmund for Oldenburg on Sun, Jul 13, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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.

07:25AM2h28

Dortmund

09:53AMOldenburg

$421One-way

0 transfers

07:35PM3h54

Dortmund

11:29PMOldenburg

$571One-way

0 transfers

12:25PM2h28

Dortmund

02:53PMOldenburg

$981One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Oldenburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Oldenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. 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 bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 116 miles (187 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus
€38 Average price	€27 Average price Cheapest
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 22m Average total duration 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

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

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Dortmund to Oldenburg

Germany

Trains from Dortmund to Oldenburg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

116 miles (187 km)

Average train duration

2h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€15)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 28m

First train

00:31

Last train

23:53

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and NordWestBahn from Dortmund to Oldenburg trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn and NordWestBahn train tickets to Oldenburg from Dortmund from $50 (€40) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.

Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Oldenburg train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 58 min
Cheapest Price: $50
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 13 a day

NordWestBahn is a German train company that operates in the states of Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Hesse. NordWestBahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. The most popular routes for NordWestBahn are from Hanover to Dortmund, from Hanover to Cologne, and from Hanover to Frankfurt. These routes offer travelers a convenient way to travel between major cities in Germany.

FAQs: Trains from Dortmund to Oldenburg

FAQs: Travel by train from Dortmund to Oldenburg 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 Oldenburg.

Cheap train tickets from Dortmund to Oldenburg can start from as little as $32 (€26) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Dortmund to Oldenburg is $57 (€46); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Dortmund to Oldenburg is on average 2 h 26 min for the 116 mile (187 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go from Dortmund to Oldenburg by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Dortmund to Oldenburg leaves at 12: 05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Dortmund to Oldenburg leaves at 11: 53 PM.

There are 13 trains a day from Dortmund to Oldenburg which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Dortmund to Oldenburg, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Oldenburg. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Dortmund to Oldenburg and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 53 PM.

A trip to Oldenburg from Dortmund is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Dortmund to Oldenburg by train is February.

You have options as you can travel between Dortmund and Oldenburg 2 different ways: train or bus.