The average train between Cardiff and Potsdam takes 18h and the fastest train takes 13h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 6:29 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Potsdam station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
Cardiff to Potsdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Potsdam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Potsdam train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Potsdam is 1,116 km. The road distance is 1,475 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Potsdam Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Berlin Hbf in around 15h 20m.