The average train between Leipzig and Potsdam takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig 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 Leipzig and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 3:18 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 18m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Leipzig to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Potsdam Hbf station.
The distance between Leipzig and Potsdam is 127.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 3m.