The average train between Ulm and Potsdam takes 8h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. There is at least one train per day from Ulm 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 once daily between Ulm and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 2:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Ulm is at 4:47 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Donauwörth and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



8h 23m • 3 changes



5h 47m • 3 changes



6h 4m • 3 changes



6h 42m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Ulm to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Ulm station and arriving at Potsdam station via Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.
Ulm to Potsdam train services, operated by agilis, depart from Ulm Hbf station.
Ulm to Potsdam train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Ulm to Potsdam train tickets online with agilis, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ulm and Potsdam is 495.2 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Ulm Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Donauwörth, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 20m.