Erfurt to Potsdam trains

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The average train between Erfurt and Potsdam takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service 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 43m
Duration: 283 km
Distance: €58
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7

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 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:46 PM → 8:22 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:02 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
6:46 PM → 9:12 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
7:46 PM → 10:22 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:25 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:07 AM → 8:52 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:32 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erfurt 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.

Map of how to get from Erfurt to Potsdam.

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Distance: 283.2 km
Duration: 2h 43m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 19m.

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