Train Basel to Potsdam from €213 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Potsdam takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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.

8h 12m
Duration: 927 km
Distance: €213
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12

7h 53m

€179–409

Basel to Potsdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:16 PM → 10:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 1m • 1 change
6:16 PM → 5:02 AM
Arrives next day
10h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:19 PM
8h 3m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:22 PM
8h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:16 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
8:16 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 8:12 PM
7h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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