150 miles (242 km) | |
Bus or train | |
$20 - $22 | |
Train • $20 (€18) • 2 h 27 min | |
Train • $20 (€18) • 2 h 27 min | |
FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 150 miles (242 km) by bus or train between Hamburg and Potsdam. 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 Hamburg to Potsdam.
How to get from Hamburg to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Hamburg 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 .
You can travel by travel between Hamburg and Potsdam with BlaBlaCar Bus and Deutsche Bahn. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains from Hamburg 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.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS) is a popular French travel company from France operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe and connecting over 300 destinations. It is a subsidiary of the French carpooling service, BlaBlaCar. Standard amenities on BlaBlaCar Bus include toilets, air conditioning, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. There is also free Wi-Fi available on select routes. The only ticket type from BlaBlaCar Bus is the Standard ticket, which allows each traveler to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags.
There are 2 options to travel between Hamburg and Potsdam including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Potsdam:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $22 (€19).
The fastest way from Hamburg to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Potsdam that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 45 min on average.
The distance from Hamburg to Potsdam is approximately 150 miles (242 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Potsdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Hamburg 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 when traveling from Hamburg to Potsdam:
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Potsdam:
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Potsdam.
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