Potsdam to Erfurt Trains

Potsdam to Erfurt trains

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The average train between Potsdam and Erfurt takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Potsdam to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 312 km
Distance: €65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain S7
Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...

2h 53m

€53–241

Potsdam to Erfurt train times

Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

11:51 AM → 2:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 3:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
1:51 PM → 4:12 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
5:51 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:21 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 26m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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