Hildesheim to Essen Trains

Hildesheim to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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 1m
Duration: 276 km
Distance: €54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain S4 / ...
Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...

3h 4m

€25–110

Hildesheim to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:14 AM
5h 8m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:22 AM
5h 16m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:35 AM → 5:20 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

1:35 AM → 5:20 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
6:44 AM → 9:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:44 AM → 10:38 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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