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Cardiff to Potsdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Potsdam takes 20h 26m and the fastest train takes 17h 8m. There is at least one train 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.

20h 26m
Duration
1,408 km
Distance
€392
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Potsdam train times

Trains run once daily between Cardiff and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 20h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)27h 38m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)21h 12m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 8m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)17h 8m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,408.3 km
  • Duration: 20h 26m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles Midi, and Dortmund Hbf in around 14h 18m.

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