The average train between Potsdam and Gera takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Gera. 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 Gera. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Gera at 2:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Potsdam to Gera? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Gera. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Gera station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Potsdam to Gera train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Gera train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Gera Hbf station.
The distance between Potsdam and Gera is 182 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Gera Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 43m.