The average train between Potsdam and Kiel takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Kiel. 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 3 times a day between Potsdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 9:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Kiel at 1:52 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Potsdam to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Potsdam to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Kiel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Kiel is 289 km. The road distance is 412 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via S Spandau Bhf and Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 58m.