The average train between Berlin and Potsdam takes 34 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. The train runs at least 6 times per hour from Berlin 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 10 minutes between Berlin and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Berlin is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:51 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 34 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Berlin station and arriving at Potsdam station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Berlin to Potsdam train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Potsdam train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Berlin and Potsdam is 27.2 km. The road distance is 28 km.
S-Bahn Berlin operates a train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €3–4 and the journey takes 35 min. Three other operators also service this route.