The train between Karlsruhe and Potsdam takes 5h 36m. There is at least one train per day from Karlsruhe 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 once daily between Karlsruhe and Potsdam. The service departs Karlsruhe at 1:53 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Potsdam at 19:29:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station via Berlin Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Karlsruhe to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Karlsruhe to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Karlsruhe and Potsdam is 499.6 km. The road distance is 624 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €110–250 and the journey takes 5h 1m.