How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of NOK 680 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 NOK 680, while a flight costs an average of NOK 2,313.

Distance: 150 miles (243 km)

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Driving

NOK 726

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NOK 2,313

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NOK 680

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NOK 508

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3h 9m

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2h 39m

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3h 20m

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11h 4m

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10h 34m

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3h 19m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim

Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is a bus with an average price of NOK 680.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim:

A bus is NOK 46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim costing on average NOK 726.

A bus is NOK 1,633 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim costing on average NOK 2,313.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 20m.

Bus takes on average 11h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Hildesheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 40m sooner (2h 39m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around NOK 726 compared to roughly NOK 508 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.

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from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim

How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnICE 994
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 994
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 994
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 772+erixx83491
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 774 · S4
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnS9 · S6 · ICE 774 · S4
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA901 · BA928
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim

Travel to Hildesheim easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Hildesheim including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is a bus with an average price of NOK 680.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim:

A bus is NOK 46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim costing on average NOK 726.

A bus is NOK 1,633 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim costing on average NOK 2,313.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:

Flight takes on average 3h 20m.

Bus takes on average 11h 4m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is approximately 150 miles (243 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 6 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, EuroCity to go to Hildesheim by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, British Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Hildesheim by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Hildesheim often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Hanover, Paris, Hamburg, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hildesheim and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Hildesheim to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two days are typically sufficient to explore Hildesheim, allowing time to visit its UNESCO World Heritage sites, such as St. Michael's Church and the Hildesheim Cathedral, along with its charming old town and museums.
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