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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam station to Hildesheim station. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Hildesheim?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Hildesheim Hbf via Hilversum and Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Hildesheim?

The distance between Rotterdam and Hildesheim is 479 km. The road distance is 421.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Hildesheim bus from?

Rotterdam to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Hildesheim train from?

Rotterdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Hildesheim?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim is to train which takes 6h 34m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Hildesheim bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Hildesheim train arrive?

Rotterdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Hildesheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Hildesheim is 422 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Rotterdam to Hildesheim.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Hildesheim train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Hildesheim bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hildesheim?

There are 157+ hotels available in Hildesheim.

Rotterdam to Hildesheim - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Rotterdam to Hildesheim by train, bus, car, 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 Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Hannover Hbftrain Ice
6h 34m
€74–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Hildesheim central bus stationbus N67
8h 15m
€34–59
Drive 421.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Hildesheimcar 421.8 km
4h 24m
€75–108
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
4h 50m
€186–374
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain GoVolta GoVolta
6h 49m
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Herfordtrain Re
4. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
7h 35m
€55–118

Rotterdam to Hildesheim by train

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6h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Hildesheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hildesheim Hbf via Hilversum and Hannover Hbf in around 6h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Hildesheim central bus station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 8h 15m.

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