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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hildesheim takes 3h 2m 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.

3h 2m
Duration
275 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Essen to Hildesheim train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus3h 14m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Erixx4h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus5h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus3h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus3h 6m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus5h 27m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 52m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)DB Bus2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 275.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hildesheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 7m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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