The average train between Dresden and Potsdam takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dresden 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 5 times a day between Dresden and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 2:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Dresden is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Dresden station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Dresden to Potsdam train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Dresden Hbf station.
Dresden to Potsdam train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at S Babelsberg station.
Book your Dresden to Potsdam train tickets online with České dráhy (ČD), S-Bahn Berlin and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dresden and Potsdam is 156.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Dresden Hbf to S Babelsberg via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 15m.