The average train between Potsdam and Bamberg takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Bamberg. 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 Potsdam and Bamberg. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Bamberg at 4:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Bamberg station via Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Potsdam to Bamberg train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Bamberg train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Bamberg station.
The distance between Potsdam and Bamberg is 316.3 km. The road distance is 439 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Bamberg hourly. Tickets cost €75–190 and the journey takes 2h 46m.