Dresden to Potsdam train
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Train schedule from Dresden to Potsdam
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Fastest train times from Dresden to Potsdam
Fastest Journey
2 h 20 m
Average
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
157 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Potsdam every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Dresden to Potsdam
 | Distance | 97 miles (156 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 52 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $31 (€27) |
 | Train frequency | 12 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 12 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Dresden to Potsdam cover the 97 miles (156 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 52 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 12 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $31 (€27), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $25 (€22). Travelers depart most frequently from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Dresden to Potsdam trains
Travel from Dresden to Potsdam from $25 (€22) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Potsdam from Dresden. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Dresden to Potsdam train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 2 h 37 min
- Average Price: $25
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 7 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Dresden to Potsdam
When departing from Dresden, you have various train station options to start your route from including Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Dresden-Neustadt. When arriving in Potsdam, you can end your journey in train stations like Potsdam Hbf, Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg and Potsdam Griebnitzsee.
Omio customers book a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, located approximately 1.9 miles (3 km) from the city center of Dresden. The most popular arrival train station in Potsdam, called Potsdam Hbf, is located around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Accessibility
Tram lines: 3, 7, 8, 10
Bus lines: 66, 261, 333, 360, 424
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, RE, RB
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