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Compare prices and tickets Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof
Trains from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof run on average 25 times per day, taking around 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 25 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:41 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof trainsDeutsche Bahn, ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin trains will get you between Potsdam Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
35m
Cheapest Price
£12
Deutsche Bahn frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
ODEG
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
34m
Cheapest Price
£4
ODEG frequency
6 a day
S-Bahn Berlin
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
48m
Cheapest Price
£4
S-Bahn Berlin frequency
19 a day
FAQs: Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof train
FAQs: Travel by train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof.

Booking trains from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is 28 km.
Yes, there is a direct train between Potsdam Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof. The service operates 25 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin.
The cost of a train ticket from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £4.
The train journey from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof covers a distance of 28 km and takes approximately 34m. Trains run 25 per day.
The first train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof leaves at 0:01.
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof is by train, costing approximately £4.
The last train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof departs at 23:41.
Trains from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof run approximately 25 times per day.
There is no night train service from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof.
Yes, you can take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof.
To get from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhof, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Potsdam Hbf and Berlin Ostbahnhof
Potsdam
Berlin
The major train station for departures in Potsdam is Potsdam Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Potsdam Hbf for your trip from Potsdam to Berlin.
Amenities at train station
information
Dining
- Smiley's Pizza Profis
- Addy's Bistro und Café
- Bao An
- Theo's Inselcafé
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- The niu Amity
The major train station for arrivals in Berlin is Berlin Ostbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Berlin Ostbahnhof for your journey to Berlin from Potsdam.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 10:00 - 17:30
- Sunday: 10:00 - 17:30
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Jäger & Lustig
- BLOCK HOUSE
- Pizza und Pasta
- Lang Van II
Hotel
- Upstalsboom Hotel Friedrichshain
- Armony Hotel
- Nu hotel berlin
- Holiday Inn Berlin - City East Side
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