Train Essen to Potsdam from €109 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Potsdam takes 4h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours 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 34m
Duration: 512 km
Distance: €109
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Berlin-Charlottenburg

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 10 / ...

4h 16m

€56–218

Essen to Potsdam train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 12, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 13, 2026

5:19 AM → 9:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:21 AM → 10:42 AM
4h 21m • 2 changes
6:44 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
7:19 AM → 11:42 AM
4h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen 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.

Map of how to get from Essen to Potsdam.

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Distance: 512.2 km
Duration: 4h 34m

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 €85–210 and the journey takes 3h 36m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route 3 times a day.

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