Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
5 h 30 m
Average
5 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
452 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Cologne for Potsdam every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
280 miles (451 km) | |
5 h 58 min | |
$150 (€129) | |
1 a day | |
Yes, there is 1 direct train a day | |
Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Cologne to Potsdam cover the 280 miles (451 km) long trip taking on average 5 h 58 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $150 (€129), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $150 (€129). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
Deutsche Bahn trains will get you to Potsdam from Cologne from $150 (€129). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains to Potsdam from Cologne. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Cologne to Potsdam train information with Deutsche Bahn:
When departing from Cologne, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen. When arriving in Potsdam, you can end your journey in train stations like Potsdam Hbf, Potsdam Charlottenhof and Golm.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Köln Hbf, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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.
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