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Compare bus and train for Erfurt to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 131 miles (211 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€53 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Erfurt to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Potsdam.
You can get to Potsdam from Erfurt 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Potsdam is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $36 (€33) compared to other travel options to Potsdam:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Erfurt to Potsdam costing on average $37 (€33).
The fastest way from Erfurt to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 33 min.
There are alternative travel options to Potsdam that take longer:
Getting to Potsdam by bus takes 8 h 15 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 131 miles (211 km) between Erfurt and Potsdam.
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Potsdam is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Erfurt to 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 Erfurt to Potsdam:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Erfurt to Potsdam:
- You can take a bus from Erfurt to Potsdam with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $37 (€33) with FlixBus from Erfurt to Potsdam.
- You can travel by train to Potsdam from Erfurt with Deutsche Bahn, Österreichische Bundesbahnen or FlixTrain, and you can find FlixTrain Erfurt to Potsdam tickets for $34 (€31) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 3 direct buses per day.
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 Erfurt to Potsdam.
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