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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 €16. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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€41 Average price | €28 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Dortmund to Oldenburg by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Oldenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Oldenburg
Travel 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.

There are 2 travel options between Dortmund and Oldenburg. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Oldenburg is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $12 (€11) compared to other travel options to Oldenburg:
Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $30 (€27).
The fastest way from Dortmund to Oldenburg is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Oldenburg that take longer:
Getting to Oldenburg by bus takes 2 h 55 min on average.
Oldenburg is approximately 116 miles (187 km) away from Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Oldenburg is:
- 4 buses a day.
- 11 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Oldenburg from Dortmund as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Oldenburg:
- Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Oldenburg at Oldenburg, ZOB.
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Oldenburg:
- FlixBus can take you to Oldenburg by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dortmund to Oldenburg for $12 (€11).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or Eurobahn for trains to Oldenburg. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Dortmund to Oldenburg tickets on Omio for $38 (€34).
Yes, there are direct routes from Dortmund to Oldenburg with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 3 direct buses a day to Oldenburg with.
Direct services to Oldenburg tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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