The average train between Essen and Hildesheim takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Essen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. 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 3h.
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), Erixx and DB Bus.
The distance between Essen and Hildesheim is 216.3 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–150 and the journey takes 2h 7m.