The average train between Potsdam and Hildesheim takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Hildesheim. 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 Potsdam and Hildesheim. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Hildesheim at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Magdeburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Hildesheim. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Hildesheim station via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Potsdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Potsdam Hbf station.
Potsdam to Hildesheim train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Hildesheim train tickets online with ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Hildesheim is 213.7 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Magdeburg Hbf and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 54m.