The cheapest and fastest trains from Potsdam to Warsaw
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€65
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
5 h 50 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potsdam to Warsaw is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potsdam to Warsaw will cost around €65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
It's difficult to get from Potsdam to Warsaw without transferring at least once.
73773 · EC 247
73769 · EC 49
73771 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
S7 · EC 41
73757 · EC 43
73771 · EC 231 · EIC 8104
73773 · EC 247
73769 · EC 49
73757 · EC 43
73765 · EC 47Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Potsdam to Warsaw
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Warsaw among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€54 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €187 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Potsdam to Warsaw train times
The table below shows live departures for Potsdam to Warsaw trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S7 · EC 41 | On time 4:01 AM Potsdam Hbf | 5h59 | 10:00 AM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
73757 · EC 43 | On time 6:10 AM Potsdam Hbf | 5h50 | 12:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
73761 · EC 45 | On time 8:10 AM Potsdam Hbf | 5h50 | 2:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
73765 · EC 47 | On time 10:10 AM Potsdam Hbf | 5h50 | 4:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
73769 · EC 49 | On time 12:10 PM Potsdam Hbf | 5h50 | 6:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
73771 · EC 231 · EIC 8104 | 1:10 PM Potsdam Hbf | 5h48 | 6:58 PM Warsaw Central | 2 transfers | |
73773 · EC 247 | On time 2:10 PM Potsdam Hbf | 5h50 | 8:00 PM Warsaw Central | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potsdam to Warsaw
Trains from Potsdam to Warsaw run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €25 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 540 km distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 540 km |
Average train duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 22:46 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ODEG from Potsdam to Warsaw trainsDeutsche Bahn, ODEG trains will get you between Potsdam and Warsaw from €25. 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
FAQs: Trains from Potsdam to Warsaw
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Potsdam to Warsaw 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 Warsaw, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Potsdam, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Potsdam Hbf, Potsdam Charlottenhof and Potsdam Griebnitzsee. When arriving in Warsaw, you can end your route in train stations like Warsaw Central and Warsaw Chopin Airport.
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 Warsaw Central, located 0.6 miles (995 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Potsdam to Warsaw
- Smiley's Pizza Profis
- Addy's Bistro und Café
- Bao An
- Theo's Inselcafé
- Holiday Inn Express
- The niu Amity
- Onkel Oskar
- Cafeteria Am Neuen Palais
- Am Wildpark
- Bürgerbahnhof
- Restaurant & Catering Golmé
- Lesecafé
- Landhotel Potsdam
- Golm Dönerhaus
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available from Al. Jerozolimskie.
- Strefa Centralna
- Restauracja Halka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Warsaw Marriott Hotel
- InterContinental Warsaw
- Novotel Warszawa Centrum
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance and international trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2
- Tram: Lines 7, 9, 22, 24, 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
- Restaurant Warszawski Lukier
- Bistro Trojka
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Radisson Blu Sobieski Hotel
- Campanile Varsovie
- Golden Tulip Warsaw Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for long-distance trains
- Hall 3: bus terminal
- Tram: Line 1, Line 7, Line 9, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance services
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Kijowska 16.
- Mateusz Gessler Restaurant
- Bistro Praga
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- PLN 2
- Hotel Hetman
- Hotel Wiatraczna
- Hotel Praski
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for regional and international trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Lines 7, 13, 22, 24
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