The average train between Budapest and Potsdam takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 42m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest 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 6 times a week between Budapest and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:30 AM which arrives into Potsdam at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Budapest to Potsdam train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Potsdam train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Budapest to Potsdam train tickets online with Railjet, S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Budapest and Potsdam is 692.1 km. The road distance is 1,000 km.
Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €120–190 and the journey takes 10h 59m.
