What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg is to rideshare which costs €13 - €22 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Oldenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Oldenburg. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße and Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Oldenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Oldenburg. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Cologne to Oldenburg?

The distance between Cologne and Oldenburg is 313 km. The road distance is 297.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Oldenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Oldenburg?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Cologne to Oldenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oldenburg bus from?

Cologne to Oldenburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oldenburg train from?

Cologne to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Oldenburg?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oldenburg is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Cologne to Oldenburg bus arrive?

Cologne to Oldenburg bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße station.

Where does the Cologne to Oldenburg train arrive?

Cologne to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Oldenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Oldenburg is 297 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Cologne to Oldenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Oldenburg?

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Where can I stay near Oldenburg?

There are 681+ hotels available in Oldenburg.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Oldenburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Oldenburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Cologne to Oldenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne to Oldenburg by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain Re18 / ...
4h 11m
€51–85
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Oldenburgrideshare 295.7 km
3h 10m
€13–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Osnabrück Hannoversche Straßebus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus Re18
6h 39m
Drive 297.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Oldenburgcar 297.2 km
2h 37m
€42–61
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane DUS - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5h 31m
€126–425
Train via Essen
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Mülheim Hauptbahnhof to Osnabrück Hbftrain Re2
3. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5h 51m
€66–85
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane CGN - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
5h 35m
€91–287
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane FRA - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain
3h 57m
€147–386

Cologne to Oldenburg by train

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4h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 313.2 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Oldenburg, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB via Osnabrück Hannoversche Straße and Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB in around 6h 39m.

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