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

The cheapest way to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Bayreuth and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bayreuth station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth central train station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Bayreuth and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Bayreuth to Potsdam?

The distance between Bayreuth and Potsdam is 566 km. The road distance is 327 km.

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

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €100 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Potsdam bus from?

Bayreuth to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bayreuth central train station.

Where do I catch the Bayreuth to Potsdam train from?

Bayreuth to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bayreuth to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €100 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Bayreuth to Potsdam bus arrive?

Bayreuth to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin central bus station.

Where does the Bayreuth to Potsdam train arrive?

Bayreuth to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bayreuth to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bayreuth to Potsdam is 327 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Bayreuth to Potsdam.

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

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Bayreuth to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bayreuth to Potsdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re38 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 44m
€102–372
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bayreuth central train station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
5h 30m
€27–46
Drive 327 km
1. Drive from Bayreuth to Potsdamcar 327 km
2h 46m
€47–68
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 57
7h 33m
€546–778
Train via Leipzig #2
1. Take the train from Bayreuth Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Messetrain S5x / ...
4. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Dessau Hbftrain S2
5. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
7h 48m
€85–227

Bayreuth to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 566 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Berlin central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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