How to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Potsdam to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $87.

Distance: 344 miles (555 km)

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Driving

$152

Average price

$60

Average price

Cheapest

$237

Average price

$142

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 58m

Average total duration

6h 28m

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30m

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10h 0m

Average total duration

9h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 25m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

KLM

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

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

A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $152 (€125).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $237 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Potsdam and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Potsdam to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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from Potsdam to Amsterdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 AM9h35
    Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    3:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:25 AM9h35
    Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    3:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • KLMKL1780
    5:30 PM1h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    6:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $4071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540 · IC 60402
    12:19 AM8h40
    Potsdam Hbf
    8:59 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540+VIAS Rail GmbH20006+Deutsche BahnIC 3220
    12:19 AM8h05
    Potsdam Hbf
    8:24 AMAmsterdam Zuid
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1540+VIAS Rail GmbH20006+Deutsche BahnIC 3020
    12:19 AM8h16
    Potsdam Hbf
    8:35 AMAmsterdam Centraal
    $601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:25 AM12h30
    Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    5:55 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1
    $461One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:15 PM20h15
    Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)
    5:00 PM20h30
    Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1680 · SK2551
    9:25 PM12h15
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Sas AirwaysSK1678 · SK2551
    3:35 PM18h05
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    9:40 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $2801One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1935 · LH2304
    10:50 AM4h10
    Berlin Brandenburg Airport
    3:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol
    $3011One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam

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There are 3 options to travel between Potsdam and Amsterdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam is a bus with an average price of $60 (€50).

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

A bus is $92 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $152 (€125).

A bus is $177 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $237 (€194).

The fastest way to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 28m.

Bus takes on average 9h 30m.

The distance from Potsdam to Amsterdam is approximately 344 miles (555 km).
The average frequency per day from Potsdam to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 81 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potsdam and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Potsdam to Amsterdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Potsdam Hbf and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Potsdam to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM to go to Amsterdam by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Potsdam to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with KLM.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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