How to travel from Potsdam to Dresden

You can travel between Potsdam and Dresden 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Dresden from Potsdam is by taking a bus with an average price of $9 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options to Dresden:

A bus is generally $19 (€17) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $28 (€25) from Potsdam to Dresden.

The quickest way to travel to Dresden from Potsdam is by bus, which takes on average 2 h 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by train can take 5 h 1 min   on average.

Dresden is approximately 97 miles (156 km) away from Potsdam.

The average frequency per day from Potsdam to Dresden is:

• 10 buses per day.
• 14 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dresden from 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 Potsdam to Dresden:

• Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Potsdam to Dresden depart from Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof to Dresden, Flughafen Station.
• Most travelers catch their train from Potsdam Hbf and arrive in Dresden Hauptbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Potsdam to Dresden, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. For buses to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Potsdam to Dresden tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Dresden. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Potsdam to Dresden tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).

Yes, there are direct services available from Potsdam to Dresden with the following travel companies:

• You'll find direct buses with STUDENT AGENCY k. S.
• You can take a direct train with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dresden as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Dresden from Potsdam.

When planning your trip from Potsdam to Dresden, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $9 (€8) one way.
• Train tickets cost on average $28 (€25) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Potsdam to Dresden online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.