The average train between Dortmund and Oldenburg takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Dortmund and Oldenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Oldenburg at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 38m • 1 change

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3h 47m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Oldenburg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Oldenburg station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Dortmund to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Oldenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Dortmund and Oldenburg is 187.8 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 57m.