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Trip Summary
21 trains operate daily from Hildesheim to Thun. The train trip from Hildesheim to Thun is usually about 8 hours and 39 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 7 hours and 2 minutes.
| Distance | 387 mi (623 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 2m |
| Lowest price | £25.47 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Hildesheim to Thun?
There are 3 train lines with service from Hildesheim to Thun. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 7h 5m | £83.86 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 7 | 8h 51m | £61.19 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 8h 46m | £65.77 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Hildesheim to Thun start from £25, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Thun. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Hildesheim leaves from Hildesheim Ost and one other station. And in Thun trains arrive at Train Station .
From Hildesheim to Thun train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 46 minutes. If you are looking to get to Thun faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 7 hours and 2 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Hildesheim and Thun is approximately 387 miles, or 623 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 39 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 2 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Hildesheim to Thun tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Hildesheim at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 21 scheduled trains on most days. 3 of these are direct connections to Thun. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Thun to Hildesheim.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Hildesheim?
Main departure station: Hildesheim Ost
There are two stations in Hildesheim where you can board the train to Thun.
All train stations in Hildesheim:
Hildesheim Ost
Train Station
Where is the train station in Thun?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Thun has one train station.
Train stations in Thun:
Train Station
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