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How to get fromPotsdam to Hildesheimby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain train 13 / ...
    2h 30m
    €43–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus bus N1325
    2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Hildesheim central bus stationbus bus N881
    4h 30m
    €20–33

  3. Drive 245.5 km

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Hildesheimcar car 245.5 km
    2h 16m
    €35–51

  4. Train via Magdeburg

    1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Weddel, Bahnhoftrain train
    3. Take the train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbftrain train Re
    4h 32m
    €47–106

Potsdam to Hildesheim by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof via Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Hildesheim central bus station via Magdeburg central bus station in around 4h 30m.

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