The average train between Düsseldorf and Hildesheim takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 every 3 hours between Düsseldorf and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Düsseldorf to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Düsseldorf and Hildesheim is 242 km. The road distance is 321 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 2h 38m.