- Distance: 498.5 km
- Duration: 4h 41m
The average train between Potsdam and Essen takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Essen. 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 every 3 hours between Potsdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 41m. 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 Essen Hbf station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 41m.
Potsdam to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Potsdam and Essen is 428 km. The road distance is 493 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €85–190 and the journey takes 4h 38m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.
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