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Miniatur Wunderland
World-famous model railway and miniature world in Speicherstadt, known for astonishing detail and strong appeal for all ages.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oldenburg to Hamburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oldenburg to Hamburg will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
It's difficult to get from Oldenburg to Hamburg without transferring at least once.
RS30+
81916
RS30+
81916
RS30+
81918
81918+
RS30
4411 · ICE 618
4411 · ICE 618
IC 1637 · ICE 206
RE 51637 · ICE 206
4415 · ICE 616
RS30+
81916Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Hamburg:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Hamburg costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 7m.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 37m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $30 (€24) 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.
The table below shows live departures for Oldenburg to Hamburg trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RS30+ 81922 | 12:05 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h20 | 2:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4419 · ICE 614 | Delayed 12:34 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:45 PM 12:45 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RS30+ 81924 | 12:53 PM Oldenburg-Wechloy | 2h32 | 3:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RS30+ 81924 | 1:05 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h20 | 3:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 51731 · ICE 202 | Delayed 1:35 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 1h57 | 1:34 PM 1:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1731 · ICE 202 | Delayed 1:35 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 1h57 | 1:34 PM 1:34 PMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RS30+ 81926 | 1:53 PM Oldenburg-Wechloy | 2h32 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RS30+ 81926 | 2:05 PM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h20 | 4:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
4411 · ICE 618 | Delayed 8:35 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 1h57 | 7:38 AM 7:38 AMHamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
81916+ RS30 | 8:53 AM Oldenburg-Wechloy | 2h32 | 11:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
81916+ RS30 | 9:05 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h20 | 11:25 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 1637 · ICE 206 | On time 9:35 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 1h57 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 51637 · ICE 206 | On time 9:35 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 1h57 | 11:32 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
81918+ RS30 | 9:53 AM Oldenburg-Wechloy | 2h32 | 12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RS30+ 81918 | 10:05 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h20 | 12:25 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
4415 · ICE 616 | On time 10:35 AM Oldenburg Hbf | 2h02 | 12:37 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Oldenburg to Hamburg run on average 14 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 80 miles (129 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 80 miles (129 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:05 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 56 days |
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