The average train between Potsdam and Heidelberg takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. There is at least one train per day 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.
Trains run once daily between Potsdam and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 2:51 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Heidelberg station via Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Charlottenburg Bhf station.
Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Heidelberg train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Potsdam and Heidelberg is 452.3 km. The road distance is 669 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof 4 times a day. Tickets cost €120–390 and the journey takes 5h 13m.