The average train between Leipzig and Hildesheim takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Leipzig to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Leipzig to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and metronom.
The distance between Leipzig and Hildesheim is 189.5 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 37m.