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Essen to Potsdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Potsdam takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is an hourly train service from Essen 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 36m
Duration
512 km
Distance
€117
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Berlin-Charlottenburg

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain train 10 / ...
4h 16m
€97–226

Essen to Potsdam train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 512.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 36m.

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