Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$73 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration 5h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Prague to Potsdam:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Potsdam costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $242 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Potsdam costing on average $272 (€217).
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Flight takes on average 14h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Prague to Potsdam
How to get from Prague to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
(Prague -> Berlin)3:30 PM4h15Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
(Prague -> Berlin)3:30 PM4h15Praha, ÚAN Florenc7:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LO530 · LO3877:10 AM3h25Prague Vaclav Havel Airport10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$4231One-way1 transfer
Other options
RJ 178 · S78:31 AM4h51Prague hlavní nádraží1:22 PMPotsdam Hbf$941One-way1 transfer
RJ 178 · S41 · S78:31 AM4h41Prague hlavní nádraží1:12 PMPotsdam Hbf$941One-way2 transfers
RJ 174 · 738202:41 PM4h24Prague-Holešovice7:05 PMPotsdam Hbf$1081One-way1 transfer
(Prague -> Berlin)5:00 PM4h15Praha, ÚAN Florenc9:15 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$291One-way0 transfers
(Prague -> Berlin)12:30 PM4h15Praha, ÚAN Florenc4:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz$361One-way0 transfers
(Prague -> Berlin)5:00 PM4h30Praha, ÚAN Florenc9:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$291One-way0 transfers
EW773 · EW805512:30 PM3h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport4:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
EW773 · EW805712:30 PM8h05Prague Vaclav Havel Airport8:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$2151One-way1 transfer
LO522 · LO3916:05 PM3h50Prague Vaclav Havel Airport9:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 08
May 09
May 10
May 11
May 12
May 13
May 14
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Prague to Potsdam
Travel to Potsdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Potsdam.

This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Potsdam:
A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Potsdam costing on average $73 (€59).
A bus is $242 (€194) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Potsdam costing on average $272 (€217).
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Flight takes on average 14h 37m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Potsdam by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Bahn DE, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Potsdam by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Travelling from Prague to Potsdam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

