The average train between Basel and Potsdam takes 8h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 42m. 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.
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 9:16 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station via Berlin Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.
Basel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Basel and Potsdam is 665.9 km. The road distance is 814 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €140–320 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.