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How to get fromHildesheim to Dortmundby train, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Hildesheim to Dortmund by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hildesheim Ost to Hannover Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2h 31m
    €34–226

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Hildesheim to Dortmundrideshare rideshare 225.8 km
    2h 43m
    €11–17

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus bus N67 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus bus Dnipro
    3h 15m
    €22–39

  4. Drive 224.6 km

    1. Drive from Hildesheim to Dortmundcar car 224.6 km
    2h 11m
    €32–46

  5. Train via Herford

    1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain train Rb
    2. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Dortmund Hbftrain train 55 / ...
    2h 59m
    €41–113

  6. Bus via Hildesheim Ost

    1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N1361 / ...
    4h 1m
    €35–92

Hildesheim to Dortmund by train

Calendar231Weekly Trains
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Hildesheim Ost to Dortmund Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 3h 15m.

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