The average train between Potsdam and Cologne takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Cologne. 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 5 times a day between Potsdam and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Köln Hbf station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 44m.
Potsdam to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
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The distance between Potsdam and Cologne is 452 km. The road distance is 537 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €95–220 and the journey takes 5h 35m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.