The average train between Gotha and Potsdam takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Gotha 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 Gotha and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Gotha is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Gotha station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Gotha to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Gotha to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Gotha to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Gotha and Potsdam is 229.3 km. The road distance is 311 km.
You can take a train from Gotha to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 2h 54m.