Train Essen to Oldenburg from €86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Oldenburg takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen to Oldenburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 25m
Duration: 252 km
Distance: €86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Re18 / ...

3h 22m

€67–211

Essen to Oldenburg train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Oldenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:59 PM which arrives into Oldenburg at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:00 PM → 5:29 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
2:40 PM → 5:59 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
2:59 PM → 6:29 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 6:59 PM
3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:29 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:59 AM
3h • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

3:06 AM → 6:29 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
4:59 AM → 7:59 AM
3h • 1 change
6:00 AM → 9:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 10:29 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
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