The average train between Cologne and Potsdam takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 4 hours between Cologne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:13 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cologne station and arriving at Potsdam station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 52m.
Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Potsdam train tickets online with FlixTrain GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cologne and Potsdam is 452 km. The road distance is 581 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–210 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day.