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Potsdam to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Heidelberg takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 54m
Duration
695 km
Distance
€171
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
7h 3m
€128–309

Potsdam to Heidelberg train times

Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 694.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Heidelberg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €120–290 and the journey takes 4h 58m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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