Journey

How to get to Oldenburg

From Bremen Airport to Oldenburg (Oldb)

Take the no. 6 tram (direction Universität) to Bremen Central Station (Bremen Hauptbahnhof). The tram station is located opposite Terminal 1. Note that although it is possible to buy a ticket from a machine on the tram, it might be better to buy one from one of the ticket machines before boarding. You can buy a ticket directly to Oldenburg HBF. Then take a train from Bremen Central Station to Oldenburg (Oldb) Central Station (about 10 € single ticket). Note that if you're traveling with NordWestBahn and not with Deutsche Bahn you cannot book your ticket online in advance and have to use a ticket machine. Alternatively, you can take the Liftibus airport shuttle (52 € single/ 94€ round trip).

From Hamburg Airport to Oldenburg (Oldb)

Take the S1 train to Hamburg Central Station (Hamburg Hauptbahnhof). You have to buy a ticket before boarding. Then take a train from Hamburg Central Station to Oldenburg (Oldb) Central Station1. You’ll have to transfer at Bremen Central Station.

From Hannover Airport to Oldenburg (Oldb)

Take the S5 train (direction Paderborn or Hameln) to Hannover Central Station (Hbf). The train station is located in Terminal C. Then take a train from Hannover Central Station to Oldenburg (Oldb) Central Station1. Depending on your train connection, you might have to transfer at Bremen Central Station.

You can check the following link to Deutsche Bahn for schedules and fares (it might be good to book your train ticket online in advance): http://www.bahn.com/i/view/overseas/en/.

Local public transportation

From Oldenburg central station, the hotels can be reached by taxi or by bus:

• Taxi: Located outside both sides of the train station. Contact numbers of a few companies:
  • Oldenburger Taxizentrale: +49 (0)441 24024
  • Taxi 66 Die Sechser: +49 (0)441 666666
  • Taxiruf 2255 Oldenburg: +49 (0)441 2255
• Bus: bus stops are located to the right when exiting the station. Tickets cost €2.40 and can be bought on the bus (exact change preferred).
• Bikes: Being so close to the Dutch border, bikes are very popular in Oldenburg, and can get you anywhere very easily and very quickly. Renting a bike may be cheaper than using the bus. You can rent bikes at very low prices just outside the train station.

Most hotels are within walking distance from the train station (5-15 min. walk).

Public transport to/from the University

Buses that connect the university campuses with Oldenburg Central Station („ZOB“) and the City Center („Lappan“):

Campus Haarentor (Ammerländer Heerstraße/Uhlhornsweg, see map) is serviced by bus numbers 306 (direction „Universität“, exit „Universität”), 310 (direction „Wehnen/Famila-Center“, exit „Universität”) and 324 (direction „Infanterieweg“, exit „Universität”).

Campus Wechloy (Carl-von-Ossietzky-Straße, see map) is served by bus number 306 (direction „Universität“, exit „Carl-von-Ossietzky-Straße”). The timetable can be found here.

More information: https://www.oldenburg-tourismus.de/

Interactive city map: http://gis4oldenburg.oldenburg.de/