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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €125 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €125, while a train costs an average of €147.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€147 Average price | €125 Average price Cheapest | €159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 21m Average total duration 16h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Hildesheim:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average €147.
A bus is €786 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average €911.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 17h 21m.
Tickets start at around €147 compared to roughly €159 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €13. The journey takes 5h 56m versus 5h 37m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Basel to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Hildesheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:30 AM23h20Basel3:50 AMHildesheim€881One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 AM23h20Basel3:50 AMHildesheim€881One-way0 transfers
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- 4:30 AM23h20Basel3:50 AMHildesheim€881One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Hildesheim:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average €147.
A bus is €786 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average €911.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 26m.
Bus takes on average 17h 21m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Hildesheim as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hildesheim by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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