The average train between Weimar and Potsdam takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Weimar 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 Weimar and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Weimar is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Weimar station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
Weimar to Potsdam train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Weimar to Potsdam train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Weimar to Potsdam train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Weimar and Potsdam is 198 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Weimar to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 2h 49m.