What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €85 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Aachen to Potsdam?

The distance between Aachen and Potsdam is 628 km. The road distance is 598.3 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Potsdam?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Aachen to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Potsdam bus from?

Aachen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Potsdam train from?

Aachen to Potsdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen West station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam bus arrive?

Aachen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam train arrive?

Aachen to Potsdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Potsdam is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Aachen to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Potsdam?

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Aachen to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Aachen to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
7h 6m
Drive 598.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Potsdamcar 598.3 km
5h 12m
€86–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 50m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 2m
€89–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Magdeburg central bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
11h 8m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 26m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 15m
€125–363
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels Airport - Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 21m
€115–359

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) flights

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Distance: 627.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen West to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Duesseldorf Hbf and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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