Hildesheim to Essen Trains

Hildesheim to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. 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.

3h 1m
Duration: 276 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

2h 58m

€25–100

Hildesheim to Essen train times

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 9:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

1:35 AM → 5:14 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

1:35 AM → 5:14 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
8:43 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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