The average train between Hildesheim and Hamburg takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Hildesheim to Hamburg. 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 every 30 minutes between Hildesheim and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hbf and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Hildesheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Hildesheim Hbf station.
Hildesheim to Hamburg train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Hamburg train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Bus.
The distance between Hildesheim and Hamburg is 155.7 km. The road distance is 213 km.
You can take a train from Hildesheim Hbf to Hamburg Hbf via Hannover Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 4m.
