The average train between Cologne and Potsdam takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Cologne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 11:24 PM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 38m. 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 once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 38m.
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).
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 twice daily. Tickets cost €110–260 and the journey takes 5h 37m.