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Trip Overview

The average train between Hannover Hbf and Potsdam takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Hannover Hbf 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.

2h 28m
Duration
259 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hannover Hbf to Potsdam train times

Trains run hourly between Hannover Hbf and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 2:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Hannover Hbf is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 25m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 38m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 2h 22m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hannover Hbf to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 258.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Hannover Hbf, Lower Saxony, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 29m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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