The average train between Lucerne and Potsdam takes 10h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 every 4 hours between Lucerne and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 1:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 10h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 12m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.
Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Potsdam is 685.7 km. The road distance is 809 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Potsdam Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 57m.