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Compare train and bus for Potsdam to Hamburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 150 miles (242 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$86 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Hamburg:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Hamburg costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Potsdam to Hamburg
How to get from Potsdam to Hamburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Potsdam to Hamburg is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- S7 · ICE 6066:51 AM2h44Potsdam Hbf9:35 AMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- S7 · ICE 6066:51 AM2h44Potsdam Hbf9:35 AMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- S7 · ICE 6066:51 AM2h44Potsdam Hbf9:35 AMHamburg Hbf$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
- S7 · ICE 6048:51 AM2h44Potsdam Hbf11:35 AMHamburg Hbf$1231One-way1 transfer
- S7 · RJ 8707:41 AM2h50Potsdam Hbf10:31 AMHamburg Hbf$1231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Potsdam to Hamburg:
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Potsdam to Hamburg costing on average $86 (€71).
Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Potsdam and Hamburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Potsdam Hbf and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG to go to Hamburg by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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