The average train between Chemnitz and Potsdam takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Chemnitz 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 hourly between Chemnitz and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Potsdam station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Chemnitz to Potsdam train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Chemnitz to Potsdam train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Chemnitz to Potsdam train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Chemnitz and Potsdam is 174.1 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 36m.