The average train between Paderborn and Potsdam takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Paderborn and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Paderborn to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Potsdam station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Paderborn to Potsdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor station.
Paderborn to Potsdam train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.
Book your Paderborn to Potsdam train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Potsdam is 304.2 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn-Kasseler Tor to Potsdam Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf, S Spandau Bhf, and Berlin-Charlottenburg in around 4h 22m.