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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €22.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€44 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Hamburg to Hildesheim is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Hildesheim.

There are 2 travel options from Hamburg to Hildesheim: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Hildesheim from Hamburg is by taking a train, which costs on average $23 (€21).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Hildesheim:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hamburg to Hildesheim costing on average $27 (€24).
A train is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Hamburg to Hildesheim.
The fastest way to get to Hildesheim from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 49 min.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Getting to Hildesheim by bus takes 8 h 9 min on average.
The Hamburg to Hildesheim distance is around 98 miles (158 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Hildesheim is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 11 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Hamburg to Hildesheim as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Hamburg to Hildesheim:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Hamburg to Hildesheim:
- You can travel from Hamburg to Hildesheim by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with FlixBus from Hamburg to Hildesheim.
- You can go to Hildesheim from Hamburg by train with Deutsche Bahn or Metronom. You'll see cheap train tickets for $25 (€23) with Deutsche Bahn from Hamburg to Hildesheim on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Hildesheim with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Hildesheim as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Hamburg and Hildesheim.
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