The average train between Erlangen and Potsdam takes 4h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Erlangen and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 1:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
Erlangen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erlangen station.
Erlangen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Erlangen and Potsdam is 343.8 km. The road distance is 479 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erlangen to Berlin Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €80–330 and the journey takes 3h 10m.