Older stations, including Ofenerdiek and Osternburg, have had their passenger service gradually removed over the course of previous decades.

On 3 September 1867, a line was opened from Oldenburg to Heppens (later renamed Wilhelmshaven), financed by the Prussian government.

Instead, a converted freight shed served as Oldenburg's station for twelve years.

Today's Oldenburg station was inaugurated on 3 August 1915 without much ceremony after four years of construction.

A separate building was planned for the Grand Duke of Oldenburg to board trains, called Prince Hall.