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Compare train and bus for Hanover to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €28, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 18 miles (29 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€28 Average price Cheapest | €6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg 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.
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You'll arrive about 8m sooner (29m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around €28 compared to roughly €6 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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How to get from Hanover to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Hildesheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:19 AM 0h30 Hanover 8:49 AM Hildesheim €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

8:19 AM 0h30 Hanover 8:49 AM Hildesheim €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

10:48 AM 0h25 Hanover 11:13 AM Hildesheim €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:19 PM 0h30 Hanover 10:49 PM Hildesheim €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:19 PM 0h30 Hanover 9:49 PM Hildesheim €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
7:19 AM 0h30 Hanover 7:49 AM Hildesheim €34 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Regional to go to Hildesheim by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, erixx, Regional.
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