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Train Berlin → Potsdam

Schedule & travel time

0h 26m 25 km 63 trains/day
RE

Route overview

0h 26m

Fastest time

0h 30m

Avg. duration

25

Kilometers

63

Trains per day

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By train from Berlin to Potsdam

An important regional connection: The train connection from Berlin to Potsdam is one of the most important and busiest rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 0h 26m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 25 kilometers and is served by about 63 trains every day. With this frequency you will find a suitable connection at practically every hour.

Route overview

Infrastructure: RE1 + S7 Hauptlast

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Berlin to Potsdam saves you about 4 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Berlin to Potsdam?

The fastest connection from Berlin to Potsdam takes 0h 26m. The average travel time is 0h 30m.

How many trains run daily from Berlin to Potsdam?

About 63 trains run daily on the Berlin - Potsdam route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Berlin to Potsdam?

The direct connection covers 25 km.

More interesting connections

Berlin → München
3h 55m504 km
Berlin → Hamburg
1h 47m253 km
Hamburg → Potsdam
2h 33m340 km
München → Potsdam
3h 14m377 km
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Return journey

Potsdam Berlin

More connections

Berlin → München3h 55mBerlin → Hamburg1h 47mBerlin → Frankfurt3h 43mBerlin → Köln3h 59mHamburg → Potsdam2h 33mMünchen → Potsdam3h 14mKöln → Potsdam2h 28m
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Schedule data last updated: 13/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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