How to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Oldenburg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $19.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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Driving

$66

Average price

$41

Average price

Cheapest

$40

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 30m

Average total duration

3h 0m

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30m

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2h 35m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

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.

The cheapest way to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Dortmund costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oldenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oldenburg to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Oldenburg to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM13h15
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:45 PM13h15
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $281One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 517+NordWestBahnRS30
    8:05 AM2h27
    Oldenburg Hbf
    10:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 519+NordWestBahnRS30
    10:05 AM2h27
    Oldenburg Hbf
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 519+NordWestBahnRS30
    9:53 AM2h39
    Oldenburg-Wechloy
    12:32 PMDortmund Hbf
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 107+NordWestBahnRS30
    9:05 AM2h27
    Oldenburg Hbf
    11:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    10:35 AM9h49
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    8:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM10h50
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    10:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $291One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 AM11h35
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    12:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $291One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Oldenburg to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oldenburg and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Dortmund costing on average $66 (€54).

The fastest way to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 2h 42m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Oldenburg to Dortmund is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Oldenburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oldenburg to Dortmund:
  • Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oldenburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oldenburg to Dortmund:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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