The average train between Potsdam and Dresden takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Potsdam and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 10:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Dresden at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 5h 6m. 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 5h 6m.
Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Babelsberg station.
Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Dresden train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK).
The distance between Potsdam and Dresden is 156.9 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from S Babelsberg to Dresden Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Berlin Hbf(Tief) in around 3h 13m.