The average train between Hildesheim and Potsdam takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Hildesheim to Potsdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hildesheim and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Hildesheim is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim station and arriving at Potsdam station via S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Hildesheim to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Hildesheim to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Hildesheim to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Hildesheim and Potsdam is 213.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–120 and the journey takes 1h 53m.