The average train between Potsdam and Dresden takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Dresden. 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 Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Dresden at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Dresden station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Potsdam Hbf station.
Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Potsdam and Dresden is 156.9 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 44m.