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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Hildesheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hildesheim:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Essen and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
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