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Trip Summary
64 trains operate daily from Göttingen to Potsdam. The train trip from Göttingen to Potsdam is usually about 3 hours and 30 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 47 minutes.
| Distance | 146 mi (235 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 47m |
| Lowest price | £30.29 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Göttingen to Potsdam?
There are 3 train lines with service from Göttingen to Potsdam. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 53 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 9 | 3h 17m | £67.44 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 53 | 3h 31m | £69.66 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 4h 35m | £44.04 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Göttingen to Potsdam start from £32, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Potsdam. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Göttingen leaves from Train Station . And in Potsdam trains arrive at Potsdam Griebnitzsee and 6 other train stations.
From Göttingen to Potsdam train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Potsdam faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 47 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Göttingen to Potsdam. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Göttingen at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 64 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Potsdam to Göttingen.
City Information
Göttingen
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Link to image attributionGöttingen is a city in central Germany, and its highlight is the University of Göttingen, founded in 1737. The university was once the most-visited university in Europe. Its grand splendour is still visible today, especially in the Göttingen State and University Library and its Old Botanical Garden.
The city centre of Göttingen is another lovely spot to stroll around, with its many picturesque buildings and charming cobblestone streets. To explore the history and cultural significance of the city, check out the Göttingen City Museum. Make sure to stop in the marketplace in front of the Old Town Hall, too. In the corner of the square, you'll find Vierkirchenblick, a metal plate in the ground from which you can see the four most important churches in Göttingen.
Although Göttingen is relatively far from any of Germany's most significant cities, robust transportation still makes traveling there a breeze. Frequent Deutsche Bahn trains connect the city to Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Antwerp, and more. Intercity coaches operated by FlixBus and Sindbad offer additional ground travel at very affordable prices.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Göttingen?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Göttingen.
All train stations in Göttingen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Potsdam?
Main arrival station: Potsdam Griebnitzsee
There are more train stations and stops in Potsdam than most cities. Most trains from Göttingen will stop at one (or more) of the 11 following stations in Potsdam:
Train stations in Potsdam:
Potsdam Griebnitzsee
Golm
Potsdam-Babelsberg
Marquardt
Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg
Potsdam Park Sanssouci
Train Station
Potsdam Pirschheide
Potsdam Charlottenhof
Train Station
Potsdam Griebnitzsee
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