The average train between Kassel and Potsdam takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Kassel and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kassel is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Kassel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Kassel to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ODEG.
The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 272.8 km. The road distance is 404 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €70–170 and the journey takes 2h 43m.