Erfurt to Potsdam by train
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Overview: trains from Erfurt to Potsdam
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Travelling from Erfurt to Potsdam by train
Want to know how to get from Erfurt to Potsdam by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Erfurt to Potsdam take around 2 hours and 16 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 211 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Erfurt is scheduled to depart at around 05:06. The last departure is usually at around 23:33 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Erfurt at around 04:22, with the last train leaving at around 23:18. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 50 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 19 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$59.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Potsdam, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Potsdam.
Is there a direct train from Erfurt to Potsdam?
The journey between Erfurt and Potsdam usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Erfurt to Potsdam every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Erfurt to Potsdam?
The Erfurt to Potsdam train travel takes about 2 hours and 16 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Erfurt to Potsdam train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Potsdam leaving Erfurt at around 05:06 and the last train leaving at around 23:33 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Erfurt at around 04:22, with the final departure at 23:18.
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