Potsdam to Karlsruhe Trains

Potsdam to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Karlsruhe takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 44m
Duration: 676 km
Distance: €141
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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6h 37m

€111–249

Potsdam to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Potsdam and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 8:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

8:50 PM → 8:04 AM
Arrives next day
11h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:06 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
5:50 AM → 12:06 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:50 AM → 11:23 AM
6h 33m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 12:06 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 1:23 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
8:50 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

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