How to travel from Oldenburg to Hamburg, Germany

The distance between Oldenburg and Hamburg 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 Oldenburg to Hamburg by train, bus and car. 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 Bremen Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Hamburg.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance167km (104 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oldenburg and Hamburg

There are several options for getting from Oldenburg to Hamburg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 Oldenburg and Hamburg 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 Oldenburg and Hamburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Oldenburg and Hamburg, 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 Oldenburg and Hamburg. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oldenburg to Hamburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bremen Hbf. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, metronom, FlixTrain and Swiss Railways run train services between Oldenburg and Hamburg. Trains depart every 3 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 Oldenburg and Hamburg. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oldenburg and Hamburg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Oldenburg and Hamburg. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 30m 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 Hamburg. We recommend that you take the train to Bremen Hbf and then to Hamburg Hbf. instead which will take 1h 40m.

The closest major airport to Hamburg is Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Hamburg. Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) and Bremen Airport (BRE) (BRE) 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 Hamburg. The distance is around 167km (104 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 Oldenburg to Hamburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oldenburg and Hamburg

Transport options from Oldenburg to Hamburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 40m
€35($35)
every 3 hours158km (98 miles)
Train via Bremen Hbf1h 40m
€35($35)
every 3 hours160km (99 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
€12($12)
every 4 hours175km (109 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€28($28)
on demand167km (104 miles)

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Airports near Hamburg

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

HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
9km (6 miles) from Hamburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Hamburg
BRE
Bremen Airport (BRE)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Hamburg