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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $101 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $101, while a flight costs an average of $458.
Distance: 320 miles (515 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$151 Average price | $458 Average price | $101 Average price Cheapest | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration 13h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Potsdam
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Potsdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Potsdam:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Potsdam costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $357 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Potsdam costing on average $458 (€384).
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
Tickets start at around $151 (€127) compared to roughly $108 (€91) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42 (-€35). The journey takes 6h 22m versus 5h 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Aachen to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Potsdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:05 AM 10h17 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 2:22 PM Potsdam Hbf $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain
4:05 AM 10h17 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 2:22 PM Potsdam Hbf $59 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 11 · ICE 545
7:38 AM 6h20 Aachen Hbf 1:58 PM Potsdam Hbf $148 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 26811 · IC 2441 · 73733
7:51 AM 7h38 Aachen Hbf 3:29 PM Potsdam Hbf $128 1 One-way 2 transfers - 26407 · ICE 845 · IC 2443 · 73729
6:21 AM 7h08 Aachen Hbf 1:29 PM Potsdam Hbf $164 1 One-way 3 transfers - 26411 · ICE 847 · IC 2441 · 73733
8:21 AM 7h08 Aachen Hbf 3:29 PM Potsdam Hbf $164 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Potsdam:
A bus is $51 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Potsdam costing on average $151 (€127).
A bus is $357 (€300) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Potsdam costing on average $458 (€384).
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 52m.
Bus takes on average 13h 50m.
- Around 21 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Potsdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Potsdam by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, British Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Potsdam by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Potsdam by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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