Essen to Hildesheim Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hildesheim takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

2h 59m
Duration: 275 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...

2h 43m

€25–106

Essen to Hildesheim train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:21 PM → 5:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 6:13 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
4:21 PM → 7:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:49 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:14 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:14 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:14 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:22 AM → 5:14 AM
4h 52m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:22 AM → 4:28 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
5:19 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Hildesheim? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Hildesheim, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Two other operators also service this route.

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