The average train between Potsdam and Zurich takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 9h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 3:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Zurich at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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9h 44m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Potsdam to Zurich? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Zurich station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
Potsdam to Zurich train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Zurich train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Potsdam to Zurich train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Potsdam and Zurich is 646.1 km. The road distance is 957 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m.