The average train between Potsdam and Kiel takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Potsdam and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Kiel at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Potsdam to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Kiel station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Potsdam to Kiel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Kiel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam to Kiel train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Potsdam and Kiel is 289 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Kiel Hbf via Berlin Hbf and Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 16m.