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Trip Summary
You can pick from 51 daily train trips between Potsdam and Herzberg (Elster). The average train journey from Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster) takes 4 hours and 22 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 50 minutes.
| Distance | 49 mi (80 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 50m |
| Lowest price | €21.48 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster)?
2 train services operate from Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster). Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 50 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 50 | 4h 19m | €38.30 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 7h 37m | €48.57 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster) start from €49, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Herzberg (Elster). Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Potsdam leaves from Marquardt . And in Herzberg (Elster) trains arrive at Fermerswalde .
From Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster) train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 37 minutes. If you are looking to get to Herzberg (Elster) faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 50 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Potsdam to Herzberg (Elster) are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Friday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Potsdam 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 51 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 Herzberg (Elster) to Potsdam.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Potsdam?
Main departure station: Golm
Potsdam has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Herzberg (Elster).
All train stations in Potsdam:
Golm
Marquardt
Potsdam Griebnitzsee
Where is the train station in Herzberg (Elster)?
Main arrival station: Fermerswalde
Herzberg (Elster) has one train station.
Train stations in Herzberg (Elster):
Fermerswalde
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