246 miles (396 km) | |
Bus, train or flight | |
$16 - $95 | |
Train • $16 (€14) • 4 h 3 min | |
Flight • $95 (€86) • 55 min | |
FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 246 miles (396 km) by bus, train or flight between Frankfurt am Main and Potsdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam.
How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 .
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam on Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Potsdam from Frankfurt am Main and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
There are 3 options to travel to Potsdam from Frankfurt am Main including taking a bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Potsdam from Frankfurt am Main is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam:
A train is $13 (€11) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam costing on average $29 (€26).
A train is $79 (€72) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $95 (€86) from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam.
The fastest way to get to Potsdam from Frankfurt am Main is by flight with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Bus takes 10 h 5 min on average.
Getting to Potsdam by train takes 4 h 3 min on average.
The Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam distance is around 246 miles (396 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam:
The following travel companies offer services from Frankfurt am Main to Potsdam:
Yes, there are direct services available from Frankfurt am Main 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 to Potsdam from Frankfurt am Main.
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