The average train between Cottbus and Potsdam takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Cottbus 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 Cottbus and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Cottbus is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cottbus to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Cottbus station and arriving at Potsdam station via S Ostkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Cottbus to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cottbus to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cottbus to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Cottbus and Potsdam is 112 km. The road distance is 150 km.
You can take a train from Cottbus, Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S Ostkreuz Bhf in around 2h 17m.