There are 4 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen 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 Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
- Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2h 53m€26–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover central bus stationbus N1361
4h 50m€24–37Drive 250.9 km
- Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheimcar 250.9 km
2h 24m€37–54Train via Herford
- Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Herfordtrain Re
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb77
4h 8m
Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim station. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Hildesheim central bus station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Hildesheim is 281 km. The road distance is 250.9 km.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €26 - €110.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim, including transfers.
Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gelsenkirchen station.
Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs €26 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, Germany and Hildesheim, Germany?
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Gelsenkirchen to Hanover central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7–17
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- DB Bus
- Phone
- +49 581 97164183
- [email protected]
- Website
- Erixx
Train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Schedules at
- Erixx
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Herford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
- €26–120
- 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 Gelsenkirchen to Hanover central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.
Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim is 251 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Hildesheim.
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