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Compare train, bus, and flight for Potsdam to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a flight costs an average of $679.
Distance: 344 miles (555 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$679 Average price | $155 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 24m Average total duration 9h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Potsdam to Amsterdam:
A bus is $94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $155.
A bus is $162 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $222.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 22m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $82. The journey takes 9h 54m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Potsdam to Amsterdam
How to get from Potsdam to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potsdam to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:25 AM9h35Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof3:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:25 AM9h35Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof3:00 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17805:30 PM1h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport6:45 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5181One-way0 transfers
Other options
73719 · 3612 · ICE 1052 · 203668:32 AM7h13Potsdam Hbf3:45 PMAmsterdam Zuid$731One-way4 transfers- S7 · ICE 640 · ICE 12410:01 AM7h28Potsdam Hbf5:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$2091One-way2 transfers
- S7 · ICE 642 · ICE 1268:01 AM7h28Potsdam Hbf3:29 PMAmsterdam Centraal$3061One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:25 AM12h30Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof5:55 PMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$551One-way1 transfer
(Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:15 PM20h15Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$901One-way1 transfer- (Berlin -> Prague) · (Prague -> Amsterdam)5:00 PM20h30Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)1:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$901One-way1 transfer
LH1947 · LH23105:50 PM4h05Berlin Brandenburg Airport9:55 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3001One-way1 transfer- LH1943+
LH42023:50 PM4h30Berlin Brandenburg Airport8:20 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3001One-way1 transfer - LH193 · LH10025:45 PM4h15Berlin Brandenburg Airport10:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3101One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potsdam to Amsterdam:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $117.
A bus is $619 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Potsdam to Amsterdam costing on average $679.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 24m.
- Around 87 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ODEG to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with KLM to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 6 direct flights per day with KLM.
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