How to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Amsterdam to Potsdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 15m. 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 $69, while a flight costs an average of $229.

Distance: 344 miles (555 km)

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Flight

$111

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$229

Average price

6h 49m

Average total duration

6h 19m

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30m

Additional time*

11h 40m

Average total duration

11h 10m

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30m

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3h 15m

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Fastest

1h 15m

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2h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

KLM

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam is a bus with an average price of $52 (€42).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Potsdam costing on average $111 (€91).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Potsdam costing on average $229 (€187).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 15m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 9h 48m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Amsterdam and Potsdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam among Omio's users.

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from Amsterdam to Potsdam

How to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM9h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:20 AMPotsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:00 PM9h20
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    12:20 AMPotsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1785
    8:55 PM1h15
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    10:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $7521One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 547 · S3 · 73778
    8:31 AM7h20
    Amsterdam Centraal
    3:51 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $1851One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 225 · ICE 547 · S7
    8:31 AM7h31
    Amsterdam Centraal
    4:02 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $1851One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 143 · S3 · S7
    8:00 AM6h22
    Amsterdam Centraal
    2:22 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $1971One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
    2:00 PM20h45
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    10:45 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin)
    2:00 PM21h00
    Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    11:00 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $1051One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK556 · SK2669
    10:35 AM8h10
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3691One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK552 · SK1677
    10:25 AM3h30
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    1:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK558 · SK2669
    2:25 PM4h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    6:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $4131One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam

Travel to Potsdam 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 Amsterdam to Potsdam.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Amsterdam and Potsdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam is a bus with an average price of $69 (€57).

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

A bus is $42 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Potsdam costing on average $111 (€91).

A bus is $512 (€419) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Potsdam costing on average $581 (€476).

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 49m.

Bus takes on average 11h 40m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Potsdam is approximately 344 miles (555 km).
The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Potsdam is:
  • Around 100 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Potsdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Potsdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Potsdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, European Sleeper, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Potsdam by train.
  • Travel with KLM to go to Potsdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Potsdam often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Schönefeld, Dresden, Hamburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Potsdam and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Potsdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Potsdam, including its palaces, gardens, and historic sites, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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