How to travel from Hamburg to Oldenburg, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Oldenburg is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hamburg to Oldenburg by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out OldenburgHamburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Oldenburg.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance166km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Oldenburg

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Oldenburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).

The distance between Hamburg and Oldenburg is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Hamburg and Oldenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Oldenburg is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Oldenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Oldenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

Deutsche Bahn, NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom and FlixTrain run train services between Hamburg and Oldenburg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 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 Hamburg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Oldenburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Oldenburg. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Oldenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Oldenburg(Oldb). instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Hamburg and Oldenburg. The distance is around 166km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Hamburg to Oldenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Oldenburg

Transport options from Hamburg to Oldenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
€30($30)
every 4 hours160km (99 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf1h 45m
€30($30)
every 3 hours158km (98 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
€12($12)
4 times a day168km (105 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand166km (103 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