How to travel from Heidelberg to Oldenburg, Germany

The distance between Heidelberg and Oldenburg is around 466km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Oldenburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance510km (317 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Heidelberg and Oldenburg

There are several options for getting from Heidelberg to Oldenburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Heidelberg and Oldenburg is around 466km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Oldenburg is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Heidelberg and Oldenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Heidelberg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Heidelberg to Oldenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and Hannover Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional and NordWestBahn run train services between Heidelberg and Oldenburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Heidelberg and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Heidelberg and Oldenburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 9h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Heidelberg and Oldenburg. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Heidelberg to Oldenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen (BRE) then take the train to Oldenburg(Oldb). instead which will take 2h 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 Heidelberg and Oldenburg. The distance is around 510km (317 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 Heidelberg to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Heidelberg and Oldenburg

Transport options from Heidelberg to Oldenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
€240($240)
hourly470km (292 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, plane3hrs
€275($275)
hourly644km (400 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane3h 35m
€290($290)
every 2 hours549km (341 miles)
Train to Frankfurt, plane4hrs
€350($350)
every 3 hours671km (417 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 20m
€220($220)
6 times a week466km (289 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€130($130)
every 3 hours591km (367 miles)
Train via Osnabrück Hbf6h 5m
€100($100)
once daily609km (378 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€30($30)
6 times a week624km (388 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€85($85)
on demand510km (317 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