The average train between Rostock and Potsdam takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Rostock 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 Rostock and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rostock is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rostock to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Rostock station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Rostock to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Rostock Hauptbahnhof station.
Rostock to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
The distance between Rostock and Potsdam is 197.7 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Rostock Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 43m.