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Compare train 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 train with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. 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 train costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 134 miles (216 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Essen to Hildesheim:
A train is $471 (€386) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average $548 (€449).
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 33m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Essen to Hildesheim:
A train is $471 (€386) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Essen to Hildesheim costing on average $548 (€449).
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 33m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains 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 and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Essen Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Essen, Freiheit (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hildesheim by train.
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