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Compare bus, train, and flight for Hildesheim to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hildesheim to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 98 miles (158 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Hildesheim to Hamburg:
A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hildesheim to Hamburg costing on average $47.
A bus is $618 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hildesheim to Hamburg costing on average $657.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
Flight takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $7 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-39.87. The journey takes 2h 27m versus 2h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Hildesheim to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hildesheim to Hamburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 AM7h00Hildesheim10:55 AMHamburg$851One-way0 transfers
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- 3:55 AM7h00Hildesheim10:55 AMHamburg$851One-way0 transfers
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- 3:55 AM7h00Hildesheim10:55 AMHamburg$851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hildesheim to Hamburg:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hildesheim to Hamburg costing on average $66.
A bus is $531 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hildesheim to Hamburg costing on average $557.
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 19m.
Bus takes on average 4h 50m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hildesheim and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hannover Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Hildesheim Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Hamburg by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, metronom, DB Bus, Erixx to go to Hamburg by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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