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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a flight costs an average of £482.
Distance: 484 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£482 Average Price | £70 Average Price Cheapest | £251 Average Price | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 43m Average total duration 14h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | 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 London to Oberhausen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oberhausen:
A coach is £182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oberhausen costing on average £251.
A coach is £413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oberhausen costing on average £482.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 14h 43m.
You'll arrive about 4h 48m sooner (2h 54m by flight vs 7h 42m by car). Tickets start at around £482 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Oberhausen from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from London to Oberhausen is by taking a train 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, 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.
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 London to Oberhausen.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Oberhausen:
A coach is £182 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oberhausen costing on average £251.
A coach is £413 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oberhausen costing on average £482.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 23m.
Coach takes on average 14h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oberhausen as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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