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Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Dortmund takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 17m
Duration
465 km
Distance
€80
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Potsdam to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Potsdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 4h 36m • Direct
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    train train 4h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 4h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 4h 38m • Direct
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    train train 4h 33m • Direct
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    train train 4h 12m • Direct
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    train train 4h 13m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 4h 32m • Direct
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    train train 4h 23m • Direct
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    train train 4h 9m • Direct
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    train train 4h 15m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 464.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €75–160 and the journey takes 4h 12m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route once daily.

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