The train between Hildesheim and Essen takes 3h 7m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Essen station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Essen train tickets online with DB Bus and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hildesheim and Essen is 216.3 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–170 and the journey takes 2h 6m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.
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