The average train between Zurich and Hildesheim takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 twice daily between Zurich and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Zurich to Hildesheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Hildesheim train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Zurich to Hildesheim train tickets online with SBB GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Zurich and Hildesheim is 541.4 km. The road distance is 733 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB in around 7h 12m.