How to travel from Prague to Potsdam

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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)

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Driving

$73

Average price

$29

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Cheapest

$81

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 23m

Average total duration

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4h 53m

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30m

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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4h 1m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Potsdam is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

Flight takes on average 14h 37m.

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

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from Prague to Potsdam

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    3:30 PM4h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    3:30 PM4h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    7:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO530 · LO387
    7:10 AM3h25
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    10:35 AMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $4231One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 178 · S7
    8:31 AM4h51
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:22 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 178 · S41 · S7
    8:31 AM4h41
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    1:12 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 174 · 73820
    2:41 PM4h24
    Prague-Holešovice
    7:05 PMPotsdam Hbf
    $1081One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    5:00 PM4h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    9:15 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    12:30 PM4h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    4:45 PMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • RegioJet a.s.(Prague -> Berlin)
    5:00 PM4h30
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    9:30 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW773 · EW8055
    12:30 PM3h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    4:20 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW773 · EW8057
    12:30 PM8h05
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    8:35 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $2151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO522 · LO391
    6:05 PM3h50
    Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
    9:55 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    $3121One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

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There are 3 options to travel between Prague and Potsdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Potsdam is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Potsdam is by train with an average journey time of 4h 53m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 18m.

Flight takes on average 14h 37m.

The distance from Prague to Potsdam is approximately 170 miles (274 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Potsdam is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Potsdam:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Potsdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Prague to Potsdam:
  • 11 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Potsdam often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Schönefeld, Dresden, Hamburg, Leipzig. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Potsdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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