How to travel from Munich to Hildesheim

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Munich to Hildesheim

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Hildesheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €48 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €48, while a flight costs an average of €343.

Distance: 286 miles (461 km)

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€48

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€72

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4h 51m

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4h 21m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is a bus with an average price of €72.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hildesheim:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average €111.

A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average €343.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 12h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Munich and Hildesheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Munich 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 1h 49m sooner (4h 52m by train vs 6h 41m by car). Tickets start at around €111 compared to roughly €5 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 Munich to Hildesheim

How to get from Munich to Hildesheim by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Lufthansa
    5:25 PM1h20
    Munich
    6:45 PMHildesheim
    1381One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Lufthansa
    5:25 PM1h20
    Munich
    6:45 PMHildesheim
    1381One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa
    9:00 PM1h10
    Munich
    10:10 PMHildesheim
    2001One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich 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 Munich to Hildesheim.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Hildesheim including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is a bus with an average price of €72.

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hildesheim:

A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average €111.

A bus is €271 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average €343.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 12h 16m.

The distance from Munich to Hildesheim is approximately 286 miles (461 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Hildesheim is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Hildesheim:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Hildesheim Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Hildesheim, Bahnhof/ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Hildesheim, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Hildesheim by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Hildesheim by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Hildesheim by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Hildesheim with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Lufthansa.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Hildesheim often also extend their vacation to go to Hanover, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Paris. 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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