The average train between Kiel and Potsdam takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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 Kiel and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Potsdam station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Kiel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Kiel and Potsdam is 289 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Hamburg Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 4h 7m.