Cologne to Potsdam Trains

Cologne to Potsdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Potsdam takes 6h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

6h 35m
Duration: 580 km
Distance: €128
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via S Spandau Bhf

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21

5h 19m

€108–363

Cologne to Potsdam train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 17, 2026

6:45 AM → 12:23 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
8:44 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
12:44 PM → 6:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 18, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 6:23 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 6:23 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 20, 2026

3:44 AM → 10:23 AM
6h 39m • 1 change
5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 6:23 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 6:23 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 12:23 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 2:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
10:24 AM → 4:23 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
12:19 PM → 6:23 PM
6h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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