- Must visit
Museum Barberini
Major art museum in Barberini Palace, renowned for impressionism and changing exhibitions in a reconstructed baroque setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€64
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 20
56
Distance
397 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam will cost around €64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam without transferring at least once.
ICE 698 · S41 · S7
ICE 698 · S7
ICE 698 · S7
ICE 698 · S41 · S7
ICE 78 · ICE 996 · S7
ICE 932 · S41 · S7
ICE 934 · S41 · S7
ICE 932 · S7
ICE 934 · S7
ICE 994 · S7Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €54, while a flight costs an average of €331.
Distance: 246 miles (397 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€112 Average price | €331 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam:
A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam costing on average €112.
A bus is €277 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam costing on average €331.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 51m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (4h 51m by train vs 5h 25m by car). Tickets start at around €112 compared to roughly €73 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 698 · S41 · S7 | Delayed 1:09 AM 3:09 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h33 | 8:42 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · S7 | Delayed 1:09 AM 3:09 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h43 | 8:52 AM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 698 · S41 · S7 | Delayed 1:31 AM 3:31 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h11 | 8:42 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 698 · S7 | Delayed 1:31 AM 3:31 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h21 | 8:52 AM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · ICE 378 · S9 · S7 | Delayed 4:47 AM 6:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h25 | 12:12 PM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 378 · S7 | Delayed 4:47 AM 6:47 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h35 | 12:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
S9 · ICE 778 · ICE 741 · S3 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h07 | 10:22 AM Potsdam Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 778 · IC 2033 · 73723 | 4:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 6h14 | 10:29 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 778 · ICE 741 · S3 · S7 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h41 | 10:22 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 778 · IC 2033 · 73723 | On time 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h48 | 10:29 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 996 · S7 | On time 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h39 | 11:02 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 78 · ICE 843 · S9 · 73768 | On time 5:23 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h28 | 10:51 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 1126 · ICE 843 · S9 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h21 | 10:51 AM Potsdam Hbf | 4 transfers | |
S8 · ICE 1126 · ICE 843 · S7 | 5:30 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h32 | 11:02 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 696 · S7 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h37 | 11:22 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604 · S7 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h27 | 11:12 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
S9 · ICE 696 · ICE 1604 · S41 | 5:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h17 | 11:02 AM Potsdam Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1126 · ICE 843 · S9 · 73768 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h49 | 10:51 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1126 · ICE 843 · S7 | On time 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h00 | 11:02 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 696 · S7 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h07 | 11:22 AM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 696 · ICE 1604 · S7 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h57 | 11:12 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 696 · ICE 1604 · S41 · S7 | On time 6:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h47 | 11:02 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
4251 · ICE 934 · S41 · S7 | 6:36 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h56 | 11:32 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 523 · ICE 934 · S7 | On time 6:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 11:42 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 523 · ICE 934 · S41 · S7 | On time 6:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 11:32 AM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 934 · S41 · S7 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 11:32 AM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 934 · S7 | On time 7:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h40 | 11:42 AM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 378 · S7 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h07 | 12:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 378 · S9 · S7 | On time 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h57 | 12:12 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 994 · S7+ 24313 | Delayed 6:20 AM 7:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h16 | 1:02 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 694 · S7 | On time 8:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h07 | 1:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 994 · S7 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 4h42 | 1:02 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 527 · ICE 932 · S41 · S7 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h51 | 1:32 PM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 527 · ICE 932 · S7 | On time 8:41 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h01 | 1:42 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376 · S7+ 24319 | Delayed 7:30 AM 8:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h36 | 2:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 376 · S9 · S7+ 24319 | Delayed 7:30 AM 8:46 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h26 | 2:12 PM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 932 · S41 · S7 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h30 | 1:32 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 932 · S7 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h40 | 1:42 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1557 · ICE 2374 · ICE 143 · S7 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h30 | 2:32 PM Potsdam Hbf | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1557 · ICE 2374 · ICE 143 · S3 | On time 9:02 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 5h20 | 2:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 4 transfers | |
ICE 376 · S7 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 5h07 | 2:22 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 376 · S9 · S7 | On time 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h57 | 2:12 PM Potsdam Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 992 · S7 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h53 | 3:02 PM Potsdam Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €27 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 246 miles (397 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 246 miles (397 km) |
Average train duration 4h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:04 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Potsdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potsdam trip today.
Major art museum in Barberini Palace, renowned for impressionism and changing exhibitions in a reconstructed baroque setting.
Palace museum in the former residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II, presenting royal apartments and Prussian court history.
Exhibition on Potsdam’s Cold War past at the famous spy-swap bridge, with documents, stories, and media installations.
Vast UNESCO park surrounding Sanssouci palaces, ideal for long walks among gardens, follies, and grand vistas.
Charming quarter of red-brick gabled houses built in Dutch style, now lined with boutiques and quiet courtyards.
Historic square at Potsdam’s core, framed by rebuilt baroque facades, St. Nicholas Church, and major museums.
Potatoes are central to Brandenburg cooking. In Potsdam they appear boiled, roasted, or in salads, reflecting the region's long link to Frederick the Great and local farming.
A rustic potato soup common in Brandenburg, often enriched with root vegetables and herbs. It reflects the region's simple farm cuisine and local potato tradition.
Brandenburg-style fried freshwater fish, often pike-perch or perch from nearby lakes. It is a classic regional dish tied to Potsdam's lake landscape.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining in historic Potsdam. Known for refined seasonal tasting menus and polished service in a formal atmosphere.
Well-known Austrian and regional restaurant on the Schiffbauergasse waterfront. Popular for schnitzel, fish, and relaxed lakeside views.
Historic brewery restaurant serving German classics and house beer. Lively, traditional setting near the Dutch Quarter with a strong local following.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually a bit cheaper than Berlin, while transit and museum costs stay manageable for most visitors.
Service is often included, but rounding up or tipping 5-10% is standard. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip directly when paying.
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Potsdam Hbf -> Brandenburger Tor, Potsdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potsdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam trains use the Frankfurt (Main) Hbf to Potsdam Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Potsdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Potsdam Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smiley's Pizza Profis, Addy's Bistro und Café, Bao An, Theo's Inselcafé
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Hbf. ATMs are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Hbf. Information desks are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express, The niu Amity.
Potsdam Park Sanssouci is 3 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Potsdam Park Sanssouci has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Onkel Oskar, Cafeteria Am Neuen Palais, Am Wildpark, Bürgerbahnhof
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. ATMs are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. Information desks are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
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