How to travel from Lubeck to Oldenburg, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Oldenburg is around 220km (137 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lubeck 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 OldenburgLubeck if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €42($42)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €14($14)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Oldenburg.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Oldenburg

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Oldenburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Lubeck and Oldenburg is around 220km (137 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 182km (113 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Lubeck and Oldenburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Oldenburg is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Lubeck and Oldenburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Oldenburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, metronom, FlixTrain and NordWestBahn run train services between Lubeck and Oldenburg. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 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 Lubeck and Oldenburg. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lubeck and Oldenburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 4hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lubeck and Oldenburg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Oldenburg. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Bremen Hbf and then to Oldenburg(Oldb). instead which will take 2h 30m.

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 Lubeck and Oldenburg. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Oldenburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).

How do I get from Lubeck to Oldenburg

Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Oldenburg

Transport options from Lubeck to Oldenburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
€42($42)
every 3 hours220km (137 miles)
Bus
4hrs
€14($14)
every 20 mins234km (145 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€38($38)
on demand226km (141 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