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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Oldenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Oldenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, while a flight costs an average of €461.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€79 Average price | €461 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest | €63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Oldenburg
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Oldenburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Oldenburg:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Oldenburg costing on average €79.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Oldenburg costing on average €461.
Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (4h 33m by train vs 4h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €79 compared to roughly €63 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Oldenburg
How to get from Leipzig to Oldenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Oldenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 16h25 Leipzig, Hbf 2:20 PM Oldenburg, ZOB €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:55 PM 16h25 Leipzig, Hbf 2:20 PM Oldenburg, ZOB €48 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
LH159 · LH66:10 AM 2h55 Leipzig/Halle Airport 9:05 AM Hamburg Airport €432 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
IC 2044 · IC 24326:23 AM 6h00 Leipzig Hbf 12:23 PM Oldenburg Hbf €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2046 · IC 24308:23 AM 6h00 Leipzig Hbf 2:23 PM Oldenburg Hbf €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
IC 2048 · IC 203810:23 AM 6h00 Leipzig Hbf 4:23 PM Oldenburg Hbf €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH159 · LH98 · LH21106:10 AM 6h20 Leipzig/Halle Airport 12:30 PM Bremen Airport €402 1 One-way 2 transfers
LH159 · LH106:10 AM 3h55 Leipzig/Halle Airport 10:05 AM Hamburg Airport €432 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH159 · LH126:10 AM 4h55 Leipzig/Halle Airport 11:05 AM Hamburg Airport €432 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Oldenburg:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Oldenburg costing on average €79.
A bus is €424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Oldenburg costing on average €461.
Other travel options to Oldenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 3m.
Bus takes on average 9h 1m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Oldenburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Oldenburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Oldenburg, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Oldenburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oldenburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Oldenburg by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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