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Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Potsdam

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Cheapest

$15

Average

$15

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Berlin to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

03:32PM0h25

Berlin

03:57PMPotsdam

$151One-way

0 transfers

Berlin to Potsdam train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
Deutsche Bahn	03:32PM Berlin	0h25	03:57PM Potsdam	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Berlin to Potsdam?

The best time to book your train from Berlin to Potsdam is 2 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Berlin to Potsdam route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Berlin to Potsdam per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Berlin to Potsdam.

Trains

from $11

Buses

from $3

Fastest train times from Berlin to Potsdam

Showing times and prices for Oct 16

Fastest Journey

25 m

Average

25 m

Trains per day

Distance

27 km

Of the 1 trains that leave Berlin for Potsdam every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

03:32PM0h25

Berlin

03:57PMPotsdam

$151One-way

0 transfers

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ReviewsReviews for the rail journey from Berlin to Potsdam

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Pros

Clean

Cons

None

The trip was really excellent. In terms of hygiene and cleanliness, I definitely give it 5 stars. Punctuality was also very important. The staff were always helpful and super friendly. I was able to book the ticket very easily online. The price was also definitely reasonable. I had very fast wifi and the reception was also stable. I can recommend the train connection.

Overview: Train from Berlin to Potsdam

Distance	17 miles (27 km)
Average train duration	25 min
Average train ticket price	$16 (€14)
Direct train	No
Train companies	Deutsche Bahn

Trains from Berlin to Potsdam cover the 17 miles (27 km) long journey taking on average 25 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $16 (€14), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $15 (€13). Travelers depart most frequently from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Potsdam trains

Deutsche Bahn trains will get you to Potsdam from Berlin from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Potsdam train.

Train information from Berlin to Potsdam with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 25 min
Cheapest Price: $18
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 2 a day

FAQs: Trains from Berlin to Potsdam

FAQs: Travel by train from Berlin to Potsdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Potsdam.

Cheap train tickets from Berlin to Potsdam can start from as little as $15 (€13) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Berlin to Potsdam is $16 (€14); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Potsdam from Berlin is on average 25 min for the 17 mile (27 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Potsdam from Berlin by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Berlin to Potsdam leaves at 1: 32 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Berlin to Potsdam leaves at 3: 32 PM.

When taking a train from Berlin to Potsdam, you can count on Deutsche Bahn for the best way to get you to Potsdam. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service from Berlin to Potsdam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Berlin Hbf, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Potsdam Hbf, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Potsdam from Berlin is worth doing with a journey time of 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Berlin to Potsdam by train is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Potsdam from Berlin including taking a bus or train.

Popular train stations from Berlin to Potsdam

Berlin

Potsdam

The major train station for departures in Berlin is Berlin Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Hbf for your trip from Berlin to Potsdam.

Berlin Hbf Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Europaplatz 1, 10557 Berlin, Germany

Phone Number

+49 302971055

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 07: 00 - 22: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Berlin Hbf

U-Bahn lines: U5
S-Bahn lines: S3, S5, S7, S9
Bus lines: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245, M41, M85, N20, N40, N5
Tram lines: M5, M6, M8, M10
Train lines: ICE, EC, IC, FEX, HBX, IRE, RB10, RB14, RB21, RB22, RE1, RE2, RE3, RE4, RE5, RE7