4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Potsdam to Berlin
Cheapest price
€9
Average price
€9
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
27 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potsdam to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potsdam to Berlin will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €9.
Of the 1 trains that leave Potsdam for Berlin on Tue, Dec 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 27 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Potsdam to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 27 km
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€17 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Potsdam to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Potsdam to Berlin trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 6:03 AM Potsdam | 0h27 | 6:30 AM Berlin | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potsdam to Berlin
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Trains from Potsdam to Berlin run on average 1 times per day, taking around 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 27 km distance in 25m.
Distance 27 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin from Potsdam to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn, ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin trains will get you between Potsdam and Berlin from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ODEG
S-Bahn Berlin
FAQs: Trains from Potsdam to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potsdam to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Potsdam, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Potsdam Hbf, Potsdam Charlottenhof, Potsdam Wissenschaftspark Golm, Potsdam Park Sanssouci, Potsdam Griebnitzsee and Potsdam-Babelsberg station. When arriving in Berlin, you can end your journey in train stations like Berlin Hbf, Berlin Ostbahnhof, Berlin Spandau, Berlin-Friedrichstraße, Berlin Zoologischer Garten and Berlin-Lichtenberg station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Potsdam Hbf, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Berlin Hbf, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Potsdam to Berlin
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- Smiley's Pizza Profis
- Addy's Bistro und Café
- Bao An
- Theo's Inselcafé
- Holiday Inn Express
- The niu Amity
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- Restaurant & Catering Golmé
- Lesecafé
- Landhotel Potsdam
- Golm Dönerhaus
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- Mon - Sat: 07:00 - 22:00
- Sun: 08:00 - 22:00
- Free WiFi (30 minutes limit).
- Luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
- backWERK
- Burger King
- Costa Coffee
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Einstein Kaffee
- Le Crobag
- McDonald's
- Hans im Glück
- Pret A Manger
- Starbucks
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof
- Located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- AVCI Bistro
- Restaurant Athos
- Yoko Sushi
- Payamlino Bistro
- Hotel Nova
- Pension Adamshof
- Pension Zum Lichtenberger
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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