What is the cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

The cheapest way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Hildesheim and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hildesheim station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim central bus station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Hildesheim and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Hildesheim to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

The distance between Hildesheim and Potsdam is 240 km. The road distance is 244.1 km.

How do I travel from Hildesheim to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €110.

How long does it take to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Potsdam bus from?

Hildesheim to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hildesheim central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hildesheim to Potsdam train from?

Hildesheim to Potsdam train services, operated by enno, depart from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Hildesheim to Potsdam bus arrive?

Hildesheim to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Hildesheim to Potsdam train arrive?

Hildesheim to Potsdam train services, operated by enno, arrive at Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hildesheim to Potsdam is 244 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Hildesheim to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Hildesheim to Potsdam?

Book your Hildesheim to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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Hildesheim to Potsdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hildesheim to Potsdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re50
2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
3h 12m
€37–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N881
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
4h 40m
€23–35
Drive 244.1 km
1. Drive from Hildesheim to Potsdamcar 244.1 km
2h 21m
€36–52
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Weddel, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Weddel, Bahnhof to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain
3. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
4h 2m
€46–106

Hildesheim to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 240.1 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Hildesheim, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hildesheim central bus station to Potsdam central train station via Magdeburg central bus station in around 4h 40m.

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