The train between Potsdam and Essen takes 4h 55m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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 6 times a week between Potsdam and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 12:19 AM which arrives into Essen at 5:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Essen station. Services depart 6 times a week, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 55m.
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.
Book your Potsdam to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Potsdam and Essen is 428 km. The road distance is 499 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–270 and the journey takes 4h 38m.