London to Oberhausen by bus
Oberhausen lies 484 km (301 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 590 km (367 mi) of road.
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| London | Oberhausen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 219,176 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 46045–86697 |
Clocks in Oberhausen are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 8 h 56 min journey lands 9 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oberhausen
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from London to Oberhausen
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Staying in Oberhausen
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Common questions
How far is Oberhausen from London?
484 km (301 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 590 km (367 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Oberhausen by bus?
About 8 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Oberhausen?
Oberhausen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Oberhausen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.