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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a flight costs an average of £493.
Distance: 167 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£47 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £493 Average Price | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Amsterdam to Oberhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Oberhausen:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average £47.
A coach is £472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average £493.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
You'll arrive about 5m sooner (2h 26m by train vs 2h 31m by car). Tickets start at around £47 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Oberhausen from Amsterdam by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Oberhausen is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Oberhausen are Düsseldorf, Cologne, Essen, Dortmund and Aachen. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Oberhausen on Omio.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Dortmund is a Ruhr city known for football, brewing heritage and its industrial roots. Former worksites, parks and modern cultural venues give it a practical, lively character.
Aachen is best known for its cathedral and its close ties to Charlemagne and imperial history. Near the borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, it feels compact, youthful and international, with thermal spa traditions and a busy university scene.
Travel to Oberhausen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Oberhausen.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Oberhausen:
A coach is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average £47.
A coach is £472 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Oberhausen costing on average £493.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
Flight takes on average 4h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Oberhausen as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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