Hildesheim to Essen Trains

Hildesheim to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Hildesheim to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration: 285 km
Distance: €75
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 17m

€26–282

Hildesheim to Essen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:06 AM → 8:30 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:06 AM → 11:13 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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