What is the cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Essen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim central bus station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Essen. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Essen?

The distance between Hildesheim and Essen is 275 km. The road distance is 261.1 km.

How do I travel from Hildesheim to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Essen without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Hildesheim to Essen?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Hildesheim to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Essen bus from?

Hildesheim to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hildesheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Essen train from?

Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Hildesheim to Essen?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Essen is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 3h 31m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €400 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Essen bus arrive?

Hildesheim to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Essen train arrive?

Hildesheim to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Essen is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Hildesheim to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hildesheim to Essen?

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There are 6 ways to get from Hildesheim to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
3h 6m
€47–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Hanover central bus stationbus N67
2. Take the bus from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Dnipro
3h 31m
€20–31
Drive 261.1 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Essencar 261.1 km
2h 31m
€38–54
Fly
1. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAJ - DUS
5h 48m
€145–394
Train via Herford
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain Rb
2. Take the train from Herford to Essen Hbftrain Re / ...
3h 52m
€47–148
Bus via Hildesheim Ost
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Essen central train stationbus N3217 / ...
4h 46m
€42–104

Hildesheim to Essen by train

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Distance: 275.4 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–190 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Essen Hbf via Hanover central bus station and Hannover Hbf in around 3h 31m.

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