Berlin to Potsdam bus with BlaBlaCar

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Berlin to Potsdam

Showing times and prices for Jun 21

Cheapest price

$3

Average price

$3

Fastest journey

10 m

Average duration

28 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

27 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Berlin to Potsdam will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.

Fast buses

Of the 4 buses that leave Berlin for Potsdam on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 27 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .

On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 50 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.

  • BlaBlaCar
    5:10 PM0h30
    Berlin
    5:40 PMPotsdam
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    6:50 AM0h10
    Berlin
    7:00 AMPotsdam
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    5:30 PM0h20
    Berlin
    5:50 PMPotsdam
    $31One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar
    5:50 PM0h50
    Berlin
    6:40 PMPotsdam
    $41One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Berlin to Potsdam

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $7.

Distance: 16 miles (27 km)

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Bus
Train
Driving

$7

Average price

$5

Average price

Cheapest

$6

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 16m

Average total duration

46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

59m

Average total duration

Fastest

29m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

49m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

BlaBlaCar

Most popular bus company

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Potsdam is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Potsdam:

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Potsdam costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Berlin to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 29m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 46m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Potsdam including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Potsdam among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3m sooner (46m by bus vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $6 (€5) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.

Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Berlin to Potsdam Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:00AM
Arrival Time
12:30AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
01:10AM
Arrival Time
02:00AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
FlixBus
Departure Time
05:00AM
Arrival Time
05:20AM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Wed
Cheapest price
$7
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:40AM
Arrival Time
06:10AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Mon, Tue
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:50AM
Arrival Time
07:00AM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
07:30AM
Arrival Time
08:00AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Tue, Thu
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00AM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:20AM
Arrival Time
10:10AM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
09:30AM
Arrival Time
10:00AM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
10:20AM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
11:00AM
Arrival Time
11:20AM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
12:30PM
Arrival Time
12:50PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:20PM
Arrival Time
02:30PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Thu, Fri
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
02:30PM
Arrival Time
02:50PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:00PM
Arrival Time
03:40PM
Duration
0h40
Departure days
Fri
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
03:50PM
Arrival Time
04:00PM
Duration
0h10
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:00PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$5
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:10PM
Arrival Time
05:40PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:30PM
Arrival Time
05:50PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
05:50PM
Arrival Time
06:40PM
Duration
0h50
Departure days
Sun
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
06:30PM
Arrival Time
06:50PM
Duration
0h20
Departure days
Mon
Cheapest price
$4
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:30PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Sat
Cheapest price
$3
Operator
BlaBlaCar
Departure Time
08:50PM
Arrival Time
09:20PM
Duration
0h30
Departure days
Tue
Cheapest price
$3

Live departures

Berlin to Potsdam bus times

The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Potsdam buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
BlaBlaCar8:00 PM Berlin
0h30
8:30 PM Potsdam0 transfersDirect
Sunday, June 21
BlaBlaCar6:50 AM Berlin
0h10
7:00 AM Potsdam0 transfersDirect
BlaBlaCar5:10 PM Berlin
0h30
5:40 PM Potsdam0 transfersDirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Berlin to Potsdam

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Buses from Berlin to Potsdam run on average 4 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by train.

There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 05:00. The fastest bus covers the 16 miles (27 km) distance in 20m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)
Distance
16 miles (27 km)
Average bus duration
46m
Cheapest ticket price
$7 (€6)
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
20m
First bus
5:00 AM
Last bus
5:00 AM
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Best time to book
7 days
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4 (€3)

Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Berlin to PotsdamYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Potsdam with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as $4 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
20m
Cheapest Price
$7 (€6)
FlixBus frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.
Learn more about FlixBus

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Potsdam

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Potsdam by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potsdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Berlin to Potsdam can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Berlin to Potsdam is $7 (€6) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Berlin to Potsdam is 20m to travel the 16 miles (27 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Berlin to Potsdam leaves at 5:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Berlin to Potsdam leaves at 5:00 AM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Berlin to Potsdam with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Berlin to Potsdam, you can count on BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for the best way to get you to Potsdam. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Berlin and Potsdam and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Potsdam from Berlin is worth doing with a journey time of 20m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Berlin and Potsdam including taking a train and bus.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Berlin to Potsdam:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Berlin to Potsdam for bus company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Berlin to Potsdam depends on the bus companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Berlin to Potsdam.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Berlin to Potsdam:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Berlin to Potsdam:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Berlin to Potsdam. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Berlin to Potsdam with the following bus company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Berlin to Potsdam with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Berlin to Potsdam with the following bus company: FlixBus.
Since both Berlin and Potsdam are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Berlin to Potsdam among Omio's users.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Potsdam, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like public transport and popular tourist sites. Scams involving overpriced taxi rides can occur, so always use licensed taxis or official ride services. It's advisable to keep an eye on personal belongings and avoid accepting unsolicited offers from street vendors or strangers. Overall, Potsdam is considered safe, but standard travel vigilance is recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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