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Trip Summary
6 trains operate daily from Cottbus to Potsdam. The train trip from Cottbus to Potsdam is usually about 3 hours and 13 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 38 minutes.
Distance | 69 mi (112 km) |
Fastest train | 2h 38m |
Lowest price | $17.82 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Cottbus to Potsdam?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Cottbus to Potsdam. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 6 | 3h 13m | $20.80 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Cottbus to Potsdam. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Cottbus at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 5:00am. 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 6 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 Cottbus.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Cottbus?
Main departure station: Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
There are two stations in Cottbus where you can board the train to Potsdam.
All train stations in Cottbus:
Cottbus-Willmersdorf Nord
Cottbus-Merzdorf
Where is the train station in Potsdam?
Main arrival station: Marquardt
There are more train stations and stops in Potsdam than most cities. Most trains from Cottbus will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Potsdam:
All train stations in Potsdam:
Marquardt
Potsdam Pirschheide
Golm
Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg
Potsdam Griebnitzsee
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