The average train between Munich and Potsdam takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 2 hours between Munich and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Munich to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Munich and Potsdam is 485.5 km. The road distance is 643 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €110–330 and the journey takes 4h 3m.