The average train between Potsdam and Dortmund takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Dortmund. 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 Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 8:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Potsdam to Dortmund train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Dortmund train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Dortmund train tickets online with ODEG, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Potsdam and Dortmund is 396 km. The road distance is 487 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–200 and the journey takes 3h 24m.