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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 58m. 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 6m
Duration
278 km
Distance
€48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
3h 4m
€34–111

Hildesheim to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Hildesheim and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ErixxDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hildesheim to Essen? 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.

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  • Distance: 278 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Two other operators also service this route.

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