How to travel from Essen to Oldenburg

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Essen to Oldenburg

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Essen to Oldenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 train costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €528.

Distance: 126 miles (204 km)

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€528

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€74

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€78

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Oldenburg is a train with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Oldenburg:

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Oldenburg costing on average €78.

A train is €455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Oldenburg costing on average €528.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Oldenburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Essen and Oldenburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Essen to Oldenburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €74 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-37.88. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Essen to Oldenburg

How to get from Essen to Oldenburg by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Essen to Oldenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    7:04 AM9h31
    Essen
    4:35 PMOldenburg
    431One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    7:04 AM9h31
    Essen
    4:35 PMOldenburg
    431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    7:04 AM9h31
    Essen
    4:35 PMOldenburg
    431One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    8:35 AM12h05
    Essen
    8:40 PMOldenburg
    491One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Essen 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 Essen to Oldenburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Essen and Oldenburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Essen to Oldenburg is a train with an average price of €74.

This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Oldenburg:

A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Essen to Oldenburg costing on average €78.

A train is €455 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Oldenburg costing on average €528.

The fastest way to travel from Essen to Oldenburg is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 2m.

Bus takes on average 8h 50m.

The distance from Essen to Oldenburg is approximately 126 miles (204 km).
The average frequency per day from Essen to Oldenburg is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Oldenburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Essen to Oldenburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bremen Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Oldenburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Oldenburg, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Essen to Oldenburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oldenburg by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Oldenburg by train.
Omio customers who travel from Essen to Oldenburg often also extend their vacation to go to Bremen, Berlin, Hamburg, Amsterdam, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oldenburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oldenburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully experience Oldenburg, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal to explore its historical sites, parks, and local culture.

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