Detmold to Potsdam Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Detmold and Potsdam takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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.

4h 32m
Duration: 397 km
Distance: €76
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10

4h 41m

€38–143

Detmold to Potsdam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Detmold and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:40 AM → 2:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 19m • 1 change
1:40 PM → 6:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
3:40 PM → 8:00 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Detmold to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–130 and the journey takes 3h 24m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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