Essen to Hildesheim Trains

Essen to Hildesheim trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Hildesheim takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. 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 51m
Duration: 275 km
Distance: €45
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...

2h 40m

€25–109

Essen to Hildesheim train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 5:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:21 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
11:21 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 3:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
1:21 PM → 4:13 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
7:22 AM → 10:13 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
8:21 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 52m • 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Essen to Hildesheim train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:21 AM → 1:13 PM

11:21 AM → 2:13 PM

12:21 PM → 3:13 PM

1:21 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof

Train from Essen Hbf to Herford

Essen to Hildesheim trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Essen to Hildesheim train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

10:21 AM → 1:13 PM

11:21 AM → 2:13 PM

12:21 PM → 3:13 PM

1:21 PM → 4:13 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:23 AM → 8:13 AM

6:21 AM → 9:13 AM

7:22 AM → 10:13 AM

8:21 AM → 11:13 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Essen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof

Train from Essen Hbf to Herford

Train trips from Essen

Train trips to Hildesheim

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