The average train between Krefeld and Hildesheim takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Krefeld to Hildesheim. 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 3 times a day between Krefeld and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 12:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Krefeld is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 5:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 18m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes


3h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Krefeld station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Krefeld to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Duisburg Hbf station.
Krefeld to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Krefeld to Hildesheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Erixx.
The distance between Krefeld and Hildesheim is 250.8 km. The road distance is 317 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Duisburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 20m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.