There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
2h 13m€22–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus N1361 / ...
4h 5m€20–31Drive 223.5 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Hildesheimcar 223.5 km
2h 13m€33–48Train via Herford
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain 55 / ...
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb77
3h 29m€41–131
Dortmund to Hildesheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Hildesheim station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Hildesheim Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Dortmund and Hildesheim is 242 km. The road distance is 223.5 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €22 - €100.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim, including transfers.
Dortmund to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Hildesheim is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €22 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Hildesheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof and Hannover Hbf in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hanover central bus station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €17–27 and the journey takes 2h 30m. East West Eurolines also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 581 97164183
- [email protected]
- Website
- Erixx
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- Erixx
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Train from Hannover Hbf to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +380 98 815 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- East West Eurolines
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27
- Website
- East West Eurolines
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Booking & Getting There
Dortmund to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Dortmund to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Hildesheim is 224 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Dortmund to Hildesheim.
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