Train Oldenburg to Essen from €85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Oldenburg and Essen takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldenburg to Essen. 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 24m
Duration: 252 km
Distance: €85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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

3h 8m

€69–215

Oldenburg to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Oldenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldenburg is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

3:59 PM → 6:58 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
4:59 PM → 7:58 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
5:29 PM → 8:58 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:29 PM → 9:58 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
4:29 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
4:29 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

4:01 AM → 7:18 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
4:29 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:59 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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