The average train between Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and Dresden takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden. 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 4 times a day between Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof is at 4:41 PM which arrives into Dresden at 7:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Dresden station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.
Book your Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and Danish Railways (DSB).
The distance between Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and Dresden is 156.1 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 3h 15m.