The average train between Hildesheim and Krefeld takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Hildesheim to Krefeld. 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 4 hours between Hildesheim and Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 5:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Hannover Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Krefeld station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Hildesheim to Krefeld train services, operated by Erixx, depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Krefeld train services, operated by Erixx, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Book your Hildesheim to Krefeld train tickets online with Erixx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hildesheim and Krefeld is 250.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 2h 18m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.