The average train between Bayreuth and Potsdam takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bayreuth 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 Bayreuth to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Potsdam station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Bayreuth to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Bayreuth to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Bayreuth and Potsdam is 291.6 km. The road distance is 566 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 4h 44m.