Mobility during your studies
Mobility – fast, affordable, and sustainable
The daily commute to campus, a quick stop in the city center, or trips to the surrounding area – mobility is an important part of student life. With numerous options in Osnabrück, Lingen, and the surrounding region, you can get around flexibly, affordably, and, above all, in an environmentally friendly way. On this page, you will find all the information you need about sustainable and practical mobility options such as buses and trains, bicycles, and car sharing for your everyday student life.
Bus and train
Would you like to travel inexpensively on regional trains, suburban trains, subways, trams, and buses of the participating transport associations? With the Germany Semester Ticket included in the semester fee, you are not only mobile in Osnabrück and Lingen, but throughout Germany.
You can find all the important information about the Germany Semester Ticket, its areas of validity, and refunds on the student council's mobility page.
For timetable information, it is best to use the VOSpilot , the online search, the DB Navigator app, or Google Maps. The Osnabrück bus route network gives you an overview of all routes and stops.
For timetable information in Lingen, you can use the online search function of the Verkehrsgemeinschaft Emsland-Süd (VGE), the DB Navigator app, or Google Maps.
Caprivi Campus: Caprivistra?e (line 16)
Westerberg Campus: Botanischer Garten (line 16), Campus Westerberg (lines M2, 16, S10)
Haste Campus: Oldenburger Landstra?e/HS (lines 583, 584, 585, 586), Bramstra?e/ St. Angela (lines M1, 10/20)
Lingen Campus: Train Station/Central Bus Station (all lines)
Short trips with the Deutschlandsemesterticket
Whether you study in Osnabrück or Lingen, the Germany Semester Ticket offers you plenty of flexibility not only in your everyday life but also in your free time. You can reach many interesting destinations in less than two hours by bus and train.
Münster (approx. 30 minutes by train)
- Explore the historic old town, the Prinzipalmarkt, and the Aasee lake.
- Visit the LWL Museum of Art and Culture or the Botanical Garden.
Bielefeld (approx. 1 hour, train)
- Visit Sparrenburg Castle and enjoy the view over the city.
- Discover the old town or the Olderdissen Zoo.
Bremen (approx. 1 hour by train)
- Stroll through the Schnoorviertel district or B?ttcherstra?e.
- See the Bremen Town Musicians on Rathausplatz.
Bad Iburg (approx. 30 minutes, bus)
- Take a walk through the spa gardens or along the treetop path.
- Discover the history of Bad Iburg Castle.
Meppen (approx. 20 minutes, train)
- Stroll along the Ems river or visit the local history museum.
- Sit down in one of the cozy cafés and stroll through the small shops in the city center.
Oldenburg (approx. 1.5 hours by train)
- Explore the charming city center and interesting museums such as the State Museum of Art and Cultural History.
Papenburg (approx. 1 hour by train)
- Visit the famous Meyer shipyard or explore the picturesque canals.
North Sea (Emden or Norddeich Mole, approx. 2 hours by train)
- Fresh sea air and maritime flair: visit Emden with its canals and the Otto Huus, or continue on to Norddeich Mole, where you can experience the North Sea up close. Ferries to the East Frisian Islands also depart from here.
Bicycle
Osnabrück and Lingen are bicycle-friendly cities with well-developed paths and plenty of parking facilities, including directly at the university campuses. Whether you're heading to a lecture or going on a tour in the countryside, cycling is a flexible, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly way to get around. In both cities, you can easily reach any location by bicycle.
Repair stations on campus, rental options, and practical services make the bicycle the ideal companion for your studies.
The Ride2Repair bicycle repair shop in the garden of the AStA building on the Westerberg campus is open to all students and employees of the university and college, completely free of charge! Here you can repair your bike yourself. The workshop is also a place for exchange and knowledge sharing. Further information and opening hours can be found on the AStA website.
There are several bicycle repair stations available at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences where you can carry out minor repairs yourself. All stations are equipped with an air pump and tools for minor repairs.
- Westerberg Campus
Location: Garden of the AStA office - Caprivi Campus
Location: Bicycle storage room next to the main entrance of the CN building - Haste Campus
Location: Nursery / next to the greenhouses (HO building) within sight of the HR building - Lingen Campus
Location: Behind the KH building, near the large exit door
All stations are accessible around the clock and can be used free of charge. Further information can be found on the AStA website.
In Osnabrück, you can charge your e-bike free of charge at the Botanical Garden (Albrechtstra?e 29, 49076 Osnabrück).
In Lingen, charging stations are available at the New Town Hall, Linus Lingen Wasserwelten, and the EmslandArena, among other locations.
The stat>rad e-cargo bike in Osnabrück is ideal for larger purchases or other transport needs. You can rent one via stadtteilauto. For more information, visit the stat>rad.
The bike station at Osnabrück Central Station offers secure parking spaces for your bike. You can also have your bike repaired here or rent a bike if you only need one from time to time. For more information, visit the bike station website.
In Lingen, you will also find numerous parking facilities for your bike at the train station and right next to it on campus.
Car
Car sharing in Osnabrück and Lingen
In Osnabrück, Stadtteilauto offers a flexible and sustainable mobility solution. Students benefit from reduced rates, which make car sharing particularly affordable. Various vehicles are available at numerous stations throughout the city. For more information, visit the Stadtteilauto website.
The Studibulli from Stadtteilauto is also the ideal solution for larger transports. Thanks to a cooperation with the AStA, the spacious van is available to you at particularly favorable conditions. All information about booking can be found on the Studibulli website.
In Lingen, you can use the car-sharing service offered by mobileeee. This sustainable concept focuses on electric vehicles, which are available at several locations in the Emsland region. Details on registration, costs, and vehicles can be found on the mobileeee website .
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