The average train between Essen and Hildesheim takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 once daily between Essen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:44 AM which arrives into Hildesheim at 12:17 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Essen to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Essen and Hildesheim is 216.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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