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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oldenburg to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldenburg to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. 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 €36, while a flight costs an average of €442.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€38 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest | €442 Average price | €62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration 7h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Leipzig:
A bus is €26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldenburg to Leipzig costing on average €73.
A bus is €395 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oldenburg to Leipzig costing on average €442.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
Tickets start at around €73 compared to roughly €62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-11.38. The journey takes 4h 44m versus 4h 43m 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 Leipzig
How to get from Oldenburg to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldenburg to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 AM8h40Oldenburg6:15 PMLeipzig€311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:35 AM8h40Oldenburg6:15 PMLeipzig€311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:35 AM8h40Oldenburg6:15 PMLeipzig€311One-way0 transfers
Other options
8:35 AM8h40Oldenburg5:15 PMLeipzig€491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldenburg to Leipzig:
A train is €9 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oldenburg to Leipzig costing on average €47.
A train is €404 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oldenburg to Leipzig costing on average €442.
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 16m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldenburg and Leipzig as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oldenburg Hbf and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Oldenburg, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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