The average train between Riesa and Potsdam takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Riesa to Potsdam. 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 Riesa and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Riesa is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 4:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Riesa to Potsdam? 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 Riesa to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Riesa station and arriving at Potsdam station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Riesa to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.
Riesa to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Riesa to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Riesa and Potsdam is 122.3 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 3m.