What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hildesheim?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hildesheim is to train which costs €95 - €110 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hildesheim?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hildesheim is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hildesheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Basel to Hildesheim?

The distance between Basel and Hildesheim is 641 km. The road distance is 627.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hildesheim without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €95 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Hildesheim?

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hildesheim train from?

Basel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train or fly from Basel to Hildesheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Hildesheim is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €95 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Hildesheim train arrive?

Basel to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hildesheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hildesheim is 628 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Basel to Hildesheim.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Hildesheim?

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Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

There are 343+ hotels available in Hildesheim.

Basel to Hildesheim - 10 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Hildesheim by train, night train, car, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
5h 10m
€95–110
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 26m
€72–304
Drive 627.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hildesheimcar 627.9 km
5h 7m
€110–158
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
6h 38m
€152–263
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1392
5h 40m
€165–212
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
5h 59m
€164–319
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane FRA - HAJ
5h 51m
€149–293
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 12m
€85–317
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 37m
€143–364
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 23m
€127–323

Basel to Hildesheim by train

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Distance: 640.6 km
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Hildesheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–110 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) every 4 hours.

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