The average train between Kiel and Oldenburg takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Kiel 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 hourly between Kiel and Oldenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Oldenburg at 4:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Oldenburg. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Oldenburg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Kiel to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Oldenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Oldenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Österreichische Bundesbahnen and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Oldenburg is 182.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf via Hamburg Hbf and Bremen Hbf in around 3h 3m.