How to travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg

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Compare train and bus for Oldenburg to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €38.

Distance: 80 miles (129 km)

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Driving

€38

Average price

€20

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Cheapest

€25

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2h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 33m

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30m

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3h 17m

Average total duration

2h 47m

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2h 13m

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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 Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €20.

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

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Hamburg costing on average €38.

The fastest way to travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 3m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oldenburg and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Oldenburg to Hamburg among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 40m sooner (1h 33m by train vs 2h 13m by car). Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €25 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.

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from Oldenburg to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 AM2h30
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:30 AM2h30
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    7:00 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    181One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1036+NordWestBahnRS30
    11:05 AM1h33
    Oldenburg Hbf
    12:38 PMHamburg Harburg
    511One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2035 · ICE 2214
    7:35 AM1h35
    Oldenburg Hbf
    9:10 AMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1041 · ICE 1028
    6:40 AM1h38
    Oldenburg Hbf
    8:18 AMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRE 52435 · ICE 2508
    5:35 PM1h40
    Oldenburg Hbf
    7:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    181One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:15 AM2h25
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    2:40 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 PM2h30
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    12:15 AMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    191One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:25 PM2h35
    Oldenburg, ZOB
    9:00 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    191One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oldenburg and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of €14.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Hamburg costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 8m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 36m.

The distance from Oldenburg to Hamburg is approximately 80 miles (129 km).
The average frequency per day from Oldenburg to Hamburg is:
  • Around 14 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldenburg and Hamburg 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 Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oldenburg to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
  • Travel with metronom, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oldenburg to Hamburg:
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.
Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.

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