Oldenburg to Essen Trains

Oldenburg to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Oldenburg and Essen takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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 15m
Duration: 252 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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 14m

€82–286

Oldenburg to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Oldenburg and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldenburg is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Essen at 2:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:29 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:29 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
6:59 AM → 9:58 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:29 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:58 AM
3h 29m • 1 change
10:29 AM → 1:58 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
11:29 AM → 2:23 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
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