The average train between Nuremberg and Potsdam takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Nuremberg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Potsdam is 355.8 km. The road distance is 473 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.