The average train between Potsdam and Calais takes 22h 56m and the fastest train takes 20h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Calais. 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 Potsdam and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Calais at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 22h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Calais. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Calais station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 56m.
Potsdam to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Calais train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Potsdam to Calais train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Calais is 788.6 km. The road distance is 1,008 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Calais Ville via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 12m.