The average train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 29m. 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 29m.
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, FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hildesheim and Essen is 216.3 km. The road distance is 278 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.
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