Train Potsdam to Zurich from CHF 280 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Zurich takes 10h 10m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 10m
Duration: 1,015 km
Distance: CHF 280
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

10h 9m

CHF 182–646

Potsdam to Zurich train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Potsdam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 10h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

12:32 PM → 10:26 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
1:32 PM → 11:24 PM
9h 52m • 3 changes
4:49 PM → 5:49 AM
Arrives next day
13h • 3 changes
8:10 PM → 10:00 AM
Arrives next day
13h 50m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:26 PM
9h 37m • 3 changes
5:49 AM → 3:00 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 4:26 PM
9h 16m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 5:00 PM
9h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

3:44 AM → 1:24 PM
9h 40m • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 4:49 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:49 PM
10h • 3 changes
5:49 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 4:49 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

4:49 AM → 2:49 PM
10h • 3 changes
5:32 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
7:10 AM → 4:49 PM
9h 39m • 3 changes
7:32 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 30m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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