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Erfurt to Potsdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Potsdam takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Erfurt 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.

2h 27m
Duration
283 km
Distance
€51
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Erfurt to Potsdam train times

Trains run hourly between Erfurt and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 3:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 22m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 43m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 43m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 43m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 43m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 41m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 43m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 36m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 59m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 19m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 20m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ODEG2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 282.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–85 and the journey takes 1h 38m.

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