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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dresden to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, while a flight costs an average of €590.
Distance: 179 miles (289 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€67 Average price | €590 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Dresden to Hildesheim
Compare the available ways to get from Dresden to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hildesheim:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hildesheim costing on average €67.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hildesheim costing on average €590.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Tickets start at around €67 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€17. The journey takes 3h 52m versus 3h 48m 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 Dresden to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Hildesheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM 7h35 Dresden 3:50 AM Hildesheim €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM 7h35 Dresden 3:50 AM Hildesheim €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 7h35 Dresden 3:50 AM Hildesheim €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Hildesheim:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Hildesheim costing on average €67.
A bus is €566 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Hildesheim costing on average €590.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dresden Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Hildesheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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