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 5m 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 640 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 €160 - €280 and takes 6h 58m.

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 5m 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 335+ hotels available in Hildesheim.

Basel to Hildesheim - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 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 Hauptbahnhof12
5h 10m
€95–110
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hannover Messe/LaatzenNj
7h 48m
€55–270
Drive 627.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hildesheim627.9 km
5h 5m
€108–156
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)BSL - HAJ
6h 58m
€161–273
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbf1392
5h 38m
€163–211
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
6h 19m
€152–359
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Hannover Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)FRA - HAJ
6h 11m
€148–289
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BSL - HAM
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
7h 22m
€82–317
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
6h 49m
€157–364
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
6h 48m
€107–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)ZRH - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
8h 33m
€128–343

Basel to Hildesheim by train

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5h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.5 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, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ) every 4 hours.

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