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Compare bus and train for Magdeburg to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 11, while a train costs an average of CHF 32.
Distance: 64 miles (103 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 32 Average price | CHF 11 Average price Cheapest | CHF 18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Magdeburg to Potsdam
Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Potsdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Potsdam:
A bus is CHF 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Potsdam costing on average CHF 32.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (1h 19m by train vs 1h 23m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 32 compared to roughly CHF 18 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Magdeburg to Potsdam
How to get from Magdeburg to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:45 PM 1h35 Magdeburg, ZOB 12:20 AM Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:45 PM 1h35 Magdeburg, ZOB 12:20 AM Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof CHF 15 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 73727
11:12 AM 1h17 Magdeburg Hbf 12:29 PM Potsdam Hbf CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 73729
12:12 PM 1h17 Magdeburg Hbf 1:29 PM Potsdam Hbf CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers - 73725
10:12 AM 1h17 Magdeburg Hbf 11:29 AM Potsdam Hbf CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers - 73723
9:12 AM 1h17 Magdeburg Hbf 10:29 AM Potsdam Hbf CHF 23 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Magdeburg to Potsdam:
A bus is CHF 21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Magdeburg to Potsdam costing on average CHF 32.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 5m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Magdeburg, ZOB and arrive in Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Magdeburg Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Potsdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Potsdam by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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