The average train between Kassel and Potsdam takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 every 4 hours between Kassel and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kassel 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Potsdam station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Kassel to Potsdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Potsdam train services, operated by cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kassel to Potsdam train tickets online with cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 272.8 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and S Spandau Bhf in around 4h 41m.