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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 1m. 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 coach costs an average of £55, while a flight costs an average of £296.
Distance: 461 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£96 Average Price | £296 Average Price | £55 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 28m Average total duration 10h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Munich to Hildesheim, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hildesheim:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average £96.
A coach is £241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average £296.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Coach takes on average 11h 28m.
You'll arrive about 2h 1m sooner (4h 40m by train vs 6h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £96 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.
How to get to Hildesheim from Munich by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Munich to Hildesheim is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Hildesheim are Hanover, Brunswick, Goslar, Celle and Salzgitter. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Hildesheim on Omio.
Hanover is known for major trade fairs, elegant gardens and a relaxed, green cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens, Maschsee and a polished centre give it a calm character with culture close at hand.
Brunswick is a historic city in Lower Saxony known for its medieval heritage and Henry the Lion. Around Burgplatz, museums, old-town streets and a lively student scene give it a thoughtful, relaxed character.
Goslar is known for its well-preserved medieval centre and the UNESCO-listed Rammelsberg mine. Timber-framed houses, cobbled lanes and imperial history give the town a calm, historic character.
Celle is known for its well-preserved old town, where timber-framed houses and Celle Castle shape its historic character. Set on the River Aller in Lower Saxony, it feels calm, elegant and easy to explore on foot.
Salzgitter in Lower Saxony is best known for steel production and its practical, modern character. Its spread-out districts, Salzgittersee and Schloss Salder add lakeside scenery and a sense of local history.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Hildesheim:
A coach is £41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average £96.
A coach is £241 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Hildesheim costing on average £296.
Other travel options to Hildesheim take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 10m.
Coach takes on average 11h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Hildesheim as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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