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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hildesheim is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 35m.

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 8m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Hildesheim station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hildesheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Hildesheim?

The distance between Basel and Hildesheim is 645 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 19m and costs €60 - €130.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 19m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hildesheim bus from?

Basel to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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 SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Hildesheim?

The best way to get from Basel to Hildesheim is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €270 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Basel to Hildesheim bus arrive?

Basel to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

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 8m to drive from Basel to Hildesheim.

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

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

Book your Basel to Hildesheim bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

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Basel to Hildesheim - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Hildesheim by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

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 SBB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
5h 19m
€60–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus stationbus N33
11h 35m
€38–65
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 25m
€65–299
Drive 627.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hildesheimcar 627.9 km
5h 8m
€108–155
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain 1392
5h 40m
€163–210
Fly Basel to Hannover Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane BSL - HAJ
6h 39m
€152–263
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
6h 9m
€144–387
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
6h
€155–257
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 10m
€83–277
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 19m
€135–311
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 50m
€155–351
Fly Basel to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 48m
€61–226

Basel to Hildesheim by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Hanover central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 10h.

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