The average train between Paderborn and Potsdam takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 twice daily between Paderborn and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 45m • 1 change

4h 46m • 1 change
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6h 49m • 1 change

4h 45m • 1 change

4h 46m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Potsdam station via Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Paderborn to Potsdam train services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof station.
Paderborn to Potsdam train services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Potsdam train tickets online with DB Bus and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Potsdam is 304.2 km. The road distance is 388 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 57m.