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Compare train and bus for Essen to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of S$ 46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of S$ 46, while a flight costs an average of S$ 705.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
S$ 101 Average price | S$ 705 Average price | S$ 46 Average price Cheapest | S$ 60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Essen to Hildesheim
Compare the available ways to get from Essen to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hildesheim:
A bus is S$ 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average S$ 101.
A bus is S$ 660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average S$ 705.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
You'll arrive about 33m sooner (2h 44m by train vs 3h 17m by car). Tickets start at around S$ 101 compared to roughly S$ 60 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Essen to Hildesheim
How to get from Essen to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Essen to Hildesheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S1 · ICE 541+
834574:56 AM 3h17 Essen Hbf 8:13 AM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- S1 · ICE 541+83457
4:56 AM 3h17 Essen Hbf 8:13 AM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 36 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 849+83471
12:21 PM 2h52 Essen Hbf 3:13 PM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 46 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 920 · S4+
957733:06 AM 4h43 Essen Hbf 7:49 AM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 36 1 One-way 2 transfers - ICE 843+83459
6:21 AM 2h52 Essen Hbf 9:13 AM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 46 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 543+83461
7:19 AM 2h54 Essen Hbf 10:13 AM Hildesheim Hbf S$ 46 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH79 · LH406:20 AM 3h30 Dusseldorf Airport 9:50 AM Hannover Airport S$ 248 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH75 · LH46
2:25 PM 3h45 Dusseldorf Airport 6:10 PM Hannover Airport S$ 248 1 One-way 1 transfer - LH77 · LH48
6:45 PM 4h05 Dusseldorf Airport 10:50 PM Hannover Airport S$ 248 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hildesheim:
A bus is S$ 56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average S$ 101.
A bus is S$ 660 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average S$ 705.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 0m.
Bus takes on average 6h 18m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Hildesheim by flight.
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