- Must visit
Museum Barberini
Art museum in a former palace with paintings, sculpture and changing exhibitions. A refined stop in the centre near the Alter Markt.
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg to Potsdam will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 3 trains that leave Hamburg for Potsdam every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a flight costs an average of £219.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£48 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest | £392 Average Price |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 7h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Potsdam trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:52 Hamburg | 3h30 | 10:22 Potsdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:13 Hamburg | 3h47 | 11:00 Potsdam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:52 Hamburg | 3h30 | 12:22 Potsdam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Hamburg to Potsdam run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:24 |
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Discover the best of Potsdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Potsdam trip today.
Art museum in a former palace with paintings, sculpture and changing exhibitions. A refined stop in the centre near the Alter Markt.
Museum inside the Dutch Quarter exploring Potsdam and Brandenburg history through models, objects and changing displays.
Historic villa museum on the Glienicke Bridge site with exhibitions on division, espionage and daily life near the former border.
Extensive landscaped park of palaces, lakes and follies. Ideal for long walks, cycling and combining several major sights in one visit.
Atmospheric quarter of red-brick gabled houses, small courtyards and independent shops. One of Potsdam’s most enjoyable strolling areas.
Central square framed by major civic buildings and rebuilt facades. A practical base for sightseeing and city-centre orientation.
A tart-sweet Brandenburg apple cake traditionally baked with local apples. It reflects the region’s orchard heritage and is a classic café treat.
Potatoes served with linseed oil and quark. A simple rural dish long eaten across Brandenburg, valued for local produce and Sorbian influence nearby.
Brandenburg-style potato soup, usually hearty and filling, often enriched with sausage or bacon. It is a traditional cold-weather staple in the region.
Elegant fine dining in a historic villa, known for refined seasonal menus and polished service in a calm, sophisticated setting.
Well-known restaurant in the Dutch Quarter with Austrian and German cooking, noted for schnitzel, seasonal plates and a warm neighbourhood atmosphere.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving house beers and hearty German dishes in a lively brick-vaulted setting near the Dutch Quarter.
Moderate for Germany: dining and hotels cost less than central Berlin, while local transport is reasonable for day trips and sightseeing.
Tip by rounding up or adding about 5-10% in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés if service is good.
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Potsdam Hbf -> Brandenburger Tor, Potsdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Potsdam 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 Potsdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Potsdam trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Hbf. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Potsdam train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Potsdam Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Smiley's Pizza Profis, Addy's Bistro und Café, Bao An, Theo's Inselcafé
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Hbf. ATMs are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Hbf. Information desks are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express, The niu Amity.
Potsdam Park Sanssouci is 3 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Potsdam Park Sanssouci has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Onkel Oskar, Cafeteria Am Neuen Palais, Am Wildpark, Bürgerbahnhof
Wi-Fi is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. ATMs are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Ticket office support is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. Information desks are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Luggage storage is available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Potsdam Park Sanssouci.
Griebnitzsee is 4 km from Potsdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Griebnitzsee has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Eselsohr, Ulf's Café im HPI, Bistro Wiesenstein, Die Bohne
Wi-Fi is available at Griebnitzsee. ATMs are available at Griebnitzsee.
Ticket office support is available at Griebnitzsee. Information desks are available at Griebnitzsee.
Luggage storage is available at Griebnitzsee. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Griebnitzsee: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Griebnitzsee: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Griebnitzsee.
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