The average train between Aachen and Hildesheim takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen 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 hourly between Aachen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 2:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 5:26 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
Aachen to Hildesheim train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.
Aachen to Hildesheim train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Aachen to Hildesheim train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Hildesheim is 308.4 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Hildesheim Hbf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Hannover Hbf in around 4h 38m.