The average train between Potsdam and Leipzig takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Leipzig. 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 Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Leipzig station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Potsdam to Leipzig train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Potsdam Hbf station.
Potsdam to Leipzig train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
The distance between Potsdam and Leipzig is 127.1 km. The road distance is 195 km.
You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Leipzig Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 13m.