- Must visit
National Museum
Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
4 h 24 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
274 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potsdam to Prague is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potsdam to Prague will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Potsdam to Prague without transferring at least 2 times.
S1 · S42 · RJ 175
S1 · S42 · RJ 177
S1 · S42 · RJ 385
S1 · S42 · RJ 173
S1 · S42 · RJ 383
S1 · S42 · RJ 175
S1 · S42 · RJ 177
S1 · S42 · RJ 383
S1 · S42 · RJ 385
S1 · S42 · RJ 173Trains from Potsdam to Prague run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $49 but you can travel from only $21 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (274 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 170 miles (274 km) |
Average train duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Potsdam to Prague trains for today, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S1 · S42 · RJ 383 | On time 12:51 PM Potsdam Hbf | 4h34 | 5:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S1 · S42 · RJ 177 | On time 2:51 PM Potsdam Hbf | 4h24 | 7:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
S1 · S42 · RJ 385 | On time 4:51 PM Potsdam Hbf | 4h34 | 9:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, August 2 | |||||
S1 · S42 · RJ 173 | On time 8:41 AM Potsdam Hbf | 4h44 | 1:25 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 2 transfers | |
S1 · S42 · RJ 175 | On time 10:51 AM Potsdam Hbf | 4h24 | 3:15 PM Prague-Holešovice | 2 transfers | |
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Major museum of Czech history and natural sciences in a monumental Neo-Renaissance building overlooking Wenceslas Square.
Well-curated Jewish history museum across several historic sites. Important for understanding Prague's Jewish heritage and resilience.
Leading Czech art museum with medieval to modern works in a grand historic palace. Essential for fine art and decorative arts lovers.
Historic square at Prague's core, surrounded by Gothic and Baroque landmarks. A must for first-time visitors and classic city views.
Lively boulevard of Czech modern history, lined with shops and major buildings. Worth visiting for atmosphere and historic significance.
Romantic quarter of palaces, lanes, and church domes beneath Prague Castle. Ideal for wandering, photography, and quieter historic charm.
Slow-braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce, usually served with bread dumplings. A classic Czech Sunday dish strongly linked to Bohemian home cooking.
Crisp roasted pork knuckle, often served with mustard, horseradish, and pickles. A hearty pub staple popular with Czech beer culture.
Roast pork with sauerkraut and dumplings. This iconic Czech combination is a cornerstone of traditional pub and family meals.
Traditional Czech restaurant and brewery by Prague Castle, praised for roast meats, dumplings, and polished historic interiors.
Upscale restaurant focused on Czech ingredients and game, with sophisticated service in an Art Nouveau municipal house setting.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant known for modern Czech tasting menus in a refined setting near the Vltava.
Moderate for Europe: transit is cheap, casual meals are reasonable, and hotels in the center can raise daily costs in peak season.
Service is often not included. Tip about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for cafes, and round up or add about 10% for taxis if service is good.
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Praha hlavní nádraží -> Václavské náměstí, Prague
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potsdam to Prague 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 Prague, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Potsdam to Prague trains use the Potsdam Hbf to Praha hlavní nádraží station pair, with some services arriving at Praha-Holesovice. Use this guide to compare Potsdam and Prague train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Golm is 6 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Golm 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: Restaurant & Catering Golmé, Lesecafé, Landhotel Potsdam, Golm Dönerhaus
Wi-Fi is available at Golm. ATMs are available at Golm.
Ticket office support is available at Golm. Information desks are available at Golm.
Luggage storage is available at Golm. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Golm: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Golm: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Golm.
Griebnitzsee is 4 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Griebnitzsee 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: Café Eselsohr, Ulf's Café im HPI, Bistro Wiesenstein, Die Bohne
Wi-Fi is available at Griebnitzsee. ATMs are available at Griebnitzsee.
Ticket office support is available at Griebnitzsee. Information desks are available at Griebnitzsee.
Luggage storage is available at Griebnitzsee. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Griebnitzsee: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Griebnitzsee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Griebnitzsee.
Praha hlavní nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha hlavní nádraží 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Fantova Kavárna, Sushi Time
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha hlavní nádraží. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha hlavní nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Esplanade Prague, Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag, Hotel City Central.
Praha-Holesovice is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha-Holesovice has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Na Kovárně, Cross Club
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Praha-Holesovice. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Praha-Holesovice. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Praha-Holesovice: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha-Holesovice: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Mama Shelter Prague, Plaza Alta Hotel, Hotel Belvedere.
Prague - Kačerov is 5 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Prague - Kačerov has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant U Kačerova, Pizza Coloseum Budějovická
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Prague - Kačerov. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Prague - Kačerov: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Prague - Kačerov: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prague - Kačerov: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel ILF, Hotel Oya, Hotel Pankrác.
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