The average train between Essen and Oldenburg takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Oldenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Oldenburg at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Oldenburg. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Oldenburg station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Essen to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Oldenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Oldenburg is 204.4 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 3h 22m.