The average train between Erlangen and Potsdam takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Erlangen 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.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Potsdam station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Erlangen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Erlangen and Potsdam is 343.8 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Potsdam Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 45m.