The average train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim to Essen. 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 Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Essen train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Hildesheim and Essen is 216.3 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–140 and the journey takes 2h 6m.