The average train between Potsdam and Hanover takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Hanover. 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 every 2 hours between Potsdam and Hanover. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Hanover at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Hanover station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Potsdam to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Hanover train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Hanover train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Potsdam and Hanover is 226.2 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 2h 18m.