Deutsche Bahn DB Regio RE1 Regional-Express Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

DB Regio RE1 is a Regional-Express train plying between Cottbus and Magdeburg through Berlin and Potsdam. Regional-Express trains in Berlin offers a faster journey through the city and also extends to towns further out than the S-Bahn suburban network. For this trip to Potsdam, there was a fast RE1 train departing shortly, which will make my journey faster and more comfortable than the S-Bahn S7.

The wide upper levels of Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

My Deutsche Bahn DB Regio RE1 Regional-Express train at Berlin Hauptbahnhof. From Berlin to Potsdam, you need a Berlin ABC ticket.

Train information is shown on screens on board.

The interior of the DB Class 182 + double deck stock in 2nd Class.

Berlin Zoologischer Garten

Making a brief stop at Berlin Zoologischer Garten.

The RE1 was almost fully seated with passengers going on to further destinations out of Berlin.

Berlin-Charlottenburg

Making a brief stop at Berlin-Charlottenburg.

Heading out of the city area.

Berlin-Wannsee

Making a brief stop at Berlin-Wannsee.

Passing by the old signal box of Potsdam.

Approaching Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

My RE1 arrived at Potsdam Hauptbahnhof at 7.38pm – 2 minutes delayed.

This train will terminate at Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof.

There’s a welcome to Potsdam sign on top of the usual station sign.

The S-Bahn platforms are just beside.

The concourse bridge across the platforms are filled with shops.

Heading out of Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

The tram and bus stations are located just outside Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

Interchanging is easy with no fare gates and all berths on the same level. Just ensure that you have a valid ticket before boarding.