How to travel from Bamberg to Oldenburg, Germany

The distance between Bamberg and Oldenburg is around 519km (322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Bamberg to Oldenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Train

Take the train to Erfurt Hbf, Göttingen then Hannover Hauptbahnhof and then to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Würzburg Busbahnhof and then to Bremen Central Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oldenburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance519km (322 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bamberg and Oldenburg

There are several options for getting from Bamberg to Oldenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Bamberg and Oldenburg is around 519km (322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 406km (252 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Bamberg and Oldenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bamberg to Oldenburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Bamberg and Oldenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bamberg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bamberg to Oldenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Erfurt Hbf, Göttingen and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom, FlixTrain and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bamberg and Oldenburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bamberg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bamberg to Oldenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Würzburg Busbahnhof and Bremen Central Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Bamberg and Oldenburg. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bamberg to Oldenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Nürnberg Hbf then fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb). instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Oldenburg is Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from Oldenburg. Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) and Hannover Airport (HAJ) (HAJ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bamberg and Oldenburg. The distance is around 519km (322 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bamberg to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bamberg and Oldenburg

Transport options from Bamberg to Oldenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€345($345)
hourly642km (399 miles)
Train to Würzburg Hbf, plane4hrs
€265($265)
hourly611km (380 miles)
Train to München Hbf, plane4h 30m
€295($295)
hourly885km (550 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 40m
€130($130)
every 3 hours536km (333 miles)
Train via Würzburg Hbf5h 45m
€120($120)
twice daily591km (367 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€35($35)
4 times a week745km (463 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€86($86)
on demand519km (322 miles)

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Airports near Oldenburg

The following major airports near Oldenburg offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Oldenburg
FMO
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
International Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Oldenburg
HAJ
Hannover Airport (HAJ)
International Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Oldenburg