You can get from Berlin to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
To get from Berlin to Potsdam on Mar 29 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 17 miles (27 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $6 - $18 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $6 (€5) • 52 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $18 (€16) • 26 min | |
Popular travel companies | Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 17 miles (27 km) from Berlin to Potsdam. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 26 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $6 (€5). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Berlin to Potsdam.
You can travel from Berlin to Potsdam 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Berlin to Potsdam is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $6 (€5) compared to other travel options to Potsdam:
A bus is $12 (€11) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Berlin to Potsdam costing on average $18 (€16).
The fastest way from Berlin to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 26 min.
There are alternative travel options to Potsdam that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 52 min on average.
The Berlin to Potsdam distance is around 17 miles (27 km).
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Potsdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Berlin to Potsdam:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Berlin to Potsdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Potsdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
Before traveling from Berlin to Potsdam, it’s good to know what ticket you can book and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Berlin to Potsdam tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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