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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 an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Dortmund costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.61 (€-16.76). The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Oldenburg to Dortmund
How to get from Oldenburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldenburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:05 AM10h40Oldenburg9:45 PMDortmund$331One-way0 transfers
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- 11:05 AM10h40Oldenburg9:45 PMDortmund$331One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:05 AM10h40Oldenburg9:45 PMDortmund$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:55 PM11h35Oldenburg10:30 AMDortmund$451One-way0 transfers
- 10:05 AM10h50Oldenburg8:55 PMDortmund$501One-way0 transfers
- 5:00 AM12h25Oldenburg5:25 PMDortmund$541One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Dortmund costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 16m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus 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.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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