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Karlsruhe to Potsdam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Potsdam takes 6h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times 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.

6h 38m
Duration
676 km
Distance
€168
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain train 12 / ...
5h 59m
€120–508

Karlsruhe to Potsdam train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 676.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €110–490 and the journey takes 5h 18m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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