The average train between Heidelberg and Potsdam takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Potsdam station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Heidelberg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Heidelberg and Potsdam is 452.3 km. The road distance is 653 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 39m.