The average train between Rotterdam and Hildesheim takes 5h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 10:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 5h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
Rotterdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Rotterdam to Hildesheim train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and DB Bus.
The distance between Rotterdam and Hildesheim is 375.1 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hildesheim Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Hannover Hbf in around 6h 12m.