How to travel from Berlin to Oldenburg, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Oldenburg is around 419km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Berlin 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

Take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €360($360)
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Bus

Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
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Drive

Drive to Oldenburg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Oldenburg

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Oldenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Berlin and Oldenburg is around 419km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 354km (220 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Berlin and Oldenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Oldenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Oldenburg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Berlin and Oldenburg. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Berlin and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Berlin and Oldenburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 5h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Berlin and Oldenburg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Oldenburg. We recommend that you fly from Berlin Brandenburg (BER) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb). instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Berlin and Oldenburg. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Oldenburg

Transport options from Berlin to Oldenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€85($85)
every 20 mins419km (260 miles)
Train via Hannover Hauptbahnhof3h 35m
€95($95)
every 2 hours419km (260 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€360($360)
every 30 mins847km (526 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 20m
€360($360)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
€24($24)
4 times a day448km (279 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€72($72)
on demand433km (269 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