The average train between Hanau and Potsdam takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanau 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 4 times a day between Hanau and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanau is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hanau station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Hanau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Hanau to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Hanau and Potsdam is 383 km. The road distance is 517 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–350 and the journey takes 3h 47m.