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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Hildesheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 13m. 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 $25, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $534 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leipzig to Hildesheim
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Hildesheim:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hildesheim costing on average $80.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hildesheim costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 43m by train vs 2h 47m by car). Tickets start at around $80 compared to roughly $41 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 Leipzig to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Hildesheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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8:41 PM 3h27 Leipzig 12:08 AM Hildesheim Find prices1 transfer
Cheapest
8:41 PM 3h27 Leipzig 12:08 AM Hildesheim Find prices1 transfer
Fastest
5:46 AM 2h32 Leipzig 8:18 AM Hildesheim $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
7:42 AM 2h36 Leipzig 10:18 AM Hildesheim $81 1 One-way 1 transfer9:42 AM 2h36 Leipzig 12:18 PM Hildesheim $81 1 One-way 1 transfer11:42 AM 2h36 Leipzig 2:18 PM Hildesheim $81 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Hildesheim:
A bus is $55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Hildesheim costing on average $80.
A bus is $509 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Hildesheim costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 3m.
Flight takes on average 4h 31m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Hildesheim as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Hannover Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti to go to Hildesheim by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Hildesheim by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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