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How to get fromEssen to Oldenburgby train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen(Oldb) to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbftrain train Re18 / ...
    43 min
    €27–90

  2. Drive 57.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Oldenburgcar car 57.2 km
    51 min
    €9–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Essen(Oldb) Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOBbus bus Re18
    1h 39m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Oldenburgtaxi taxi 57.2 km
    51 min
    €130–170

Essen to Oldenburg by train

Calendar167Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56.4 km
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Essen, Lower Saxony, Germany and Oldenburg, Germany?

NordWestBahn operates a train from Essen(Oldb) to Oldenburg(Oldb) Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €27–90 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, NordWestBahn operates a bus from Essen(Oldb) Bahnhof to Oldenburg(Oldb) ZOB twice daily, and the journey takes 1h 39m.

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