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The average train between Potsdam and Geneva takes 12h 20m and the fastest train takes 11h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Geneva. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 20m
Duration
1,098 km
Distance
CHF 254
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
  4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain train Ic1 / ...
12h 41m
CHF 195–408

Potsdam to Geneva train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Potsdam and Geneva. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Geneva at 12:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 12h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 23m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 23m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 23m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 23m • 4 changes

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    S-Bahn BerlinDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 43m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 1,098.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 20m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Geneva, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Genève via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Renens VD in around 12h 41m.

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