How to travel from Oldenburg to Aachen, Germany

The distance between Oldenburg and Aachen is around 361km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oldenburg to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train via Bremen Hbf

Take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Aachen Hbf.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)

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Bus

Take the bus to Cologne Airport CGN and then to Aachen Bendplatz.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Aachen.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance361km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oldenburg and Aachen

There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Aachen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Oldenburg and Aachen is around 361km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 301km (187 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Oldenburg and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oldenburg to Aachen is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oldenburg and Aachen. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oldenburg to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Osnabrueck Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn, VRR, Deutsche Bahn Regional, FlixTrain, National Express, Abellio and Thalys run train services between Oldenburg and Aachen. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Oldenburg and Aachen. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oldenburg to Aachen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cologne Airport CGN. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Aachen. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oldenburg to Aachen. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf then fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Cologne Bonn (CGN) then take the train to Aachen Hbf. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Aachen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Aachen. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) 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 Oldenburg and Aachen. The distance is around 361km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oldenburg to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oldenburg and Aachen

Transport options from Oldenburg to Aachen
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 10m
€185($185)
every 3 hours620km (385 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf + 2 similar
4h 30m
€85($85)
once a week449km (279 miles)
Train4h 35m
€67($67)
every 3 hours377km (234 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf4h 40m
€86($86)
every 3 hours423km (263 miles)
Bus
6h 40m
€28($28)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€60($60)
on demand361km (224 miles)

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Airports near Aachen

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

DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
73km (46 miles) from Aachen
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Aachen
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Aachen