17 miles (27 km) | |
Train or bus | |
$1 - $11 | |
Train • $11 (€10) • 12 min | |
Train • $11 (€10) • 12 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a train or bus to travel 17 miles (27 km) to Potsdam from Berlin. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Berlin to Potsdam.
How to get from Berlin to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Berlin to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Find the best journey to Potsdam from Berlin with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Potsdam travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 options to travel to Potsdam from Berlin including taking a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Potsdam from Berlin is by taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Potsdam:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $1 (€1).
The fastest way to get to Potsdam from Berlin is by train with an average travel time of 12 min.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 25 min of travel time.
The distance from Berlin to Potsdam is approximately 17 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Potsdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Potsdam from Berlin as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Potsdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Potsdam:
Yes, there are direct services available from Berlin to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Potsdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Berlin to Potsdam.
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