The average train between Edinburgh and Hildesheim takes 15h 56m and the fastest train takes 12h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Hildesheim. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Edinburgh and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 4:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 15h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Hildesheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Hildesheim station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
Edinburgh to Hildesheim train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Hildesheim train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Hannover Hbf station.
Book your Edinburgh to Hildesheim train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Hildesheim is 954.6 km. The road distance is 1,550 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hannover Hbf in around 13h 36m.