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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 $122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 $122, while a flight costs an average of $973.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $973 Average price | $122 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 24m Average total duration 16h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Hildesheim
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Hildesheim:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average $155.
A bus is $852 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average $973.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 24m.
Tickets start at around $155 compared to roughly $190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $36. The journey takes 5h 41m 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 flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM 1h30 Basel 8:00 PM Hildesheim $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
6:30 PM 1h30 Basel 8:00 PM Hildesheim $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 PM 1h30 Basel 8:00 PM Hildesheim $172 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Hildesheim:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average $155.
A bus is $852 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Hildesheim costing on average $973.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 17h 24m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 5 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 Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
- Travel with KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, British Airways, easyJet, Condor Flugdienst to go to Hildesheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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