The average train between Cologne and Potsdam takes 7h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. 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 twice daily between Cologne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 1:27 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Potsdam station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Potsdam is 452 km. The road distance is 580 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 19m.
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