The average train between Mainz and Potsdam takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Mainz 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 Mainz and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Mainz to Potsdam train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Potsdam train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Mainz and Potsdam is 428 km. The road distance is 605 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 15m.