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Trip Overview

The average train between Potsdam and Karlsruhe takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 20m
Duration
676 km
Distance
€125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Potsdam to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 3:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 6:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 9m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 15m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 33m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 49m • 2 changes
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    ODEGDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 34m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Potsdam to Karlsruhe? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 675.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 34m.

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