The average train between Potsdam and Basel takes 8h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Basel. 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 4 hours between Potsdam and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Basel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Potsdam to Basel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Basel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Potsdam to Basel train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Potsdam and Basel is 665.9 km. The road distance is 870 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 140–650 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 3 times a day.