How to travel from Leipzig to Potsdam

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Travel Information between Leipzig and Potsdam

Distance79 miles (127 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$6 - $16
Cheapest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 1 h 20 min
Fastest modeTrain • $6 (€5) • 1 h 20 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 79 miles (127 km) by bus or train between Leipzig and Potsdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Leipzig to Potsdam.

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from Leipzig to Potsdam

How to get from Leipzig to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Leipzig to Potsdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Deutsche BahnICE 804 · S 7
09:16AM2h46
Leipzig Hbf
12:02PMPotsdam Hbf
$561One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:55PM4h25
Leipzig, Hbf
12:20AMPotsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
$301One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Deutsche BahnICE 1604 · S 7
08:18AM2h34
Leipzig Hbf
10:52AMPotsdam Hbf
$561One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Potsdam.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Potsdam from Leipzig. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Leipzig and Potsdam is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Potsdam:

Taking a train costs $11 (€9) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Potsdam from Leipzig is by train, which takes on average 1 h 20 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Potsdam by bus takes 4 h 25 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 79 miles (127 km) between Leipzig and Potsdam.

The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Potsdam is:

  • 4 buses a day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Leipzig 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 when traveling from Leipzig to Potsdam:

    The following travel companies offer services from Leipzig to Potsdam:

    • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Potsdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Leipzig to Potsdam tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
    • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | InterCity or FlixTrain for trains to Potsdam. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixTrain Leipzig to Potsdam tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Leipzig to Potsdam with the following travel companies:

    • You can check for a direct bus to Potsdam with with 3 direct buses per day.

    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 trip.

    Omio customers who travel from Leipzig to Potsdam often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Schönefeld, Dresden or Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Potsdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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