The average train between Potsdam and Hamburg takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Hamburg. 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 4 times a day between Potsdam and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Hamburg station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Potsdam to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Hamburg is 242.3 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbf via S Spandau Bhf in around 2h 31m.