There are 10 ways to get from Bilbao to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, car, train (TGV), or car train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Bilbao Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BIO - BER
- Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 46m€78–238Bus, train via Paris
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luzbus
- Take the train from St Jean De Luz Ciboure to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Est to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
17h 29m€354–678Bus
- Take the bus from Bilbao to Parisbus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Magdeburg central bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus
28h 35m€161–249Drive 1,905.4 km
- Drive from Bilbao to Potsdamcar 1,905.4 km
17h 39m€307–444Bus to Santander Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Parada de autobús del aeropuerto de Santanderbus
- Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SDR - BER
- Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 33m€134–324Fly Bilbao Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
- Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane BIO - LEJ
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
10h 18m€153–439Train
- Take the train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostiatrain E1
- Take the train from Hendaye to Bordeaux St Jeantrain Ter
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
21h 7m€349–653Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain European Sleeper
31h 7m€163–301Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Vitoria-Gasteizbus
- Take the bus from Vitoria-Gasteiz to Dortmund central bus stationbus
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
31h 19m€166–384Drive, car train
- Drive from Bilbao to Lörrach Hbfcar
- Take the cartrain from Lörrach Hbf to Lüneburgcartrain
- Drive from Lüneburg to Potsdamcar
24h 20m€327–450
Bilbao to Potsdam by bus, train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Potsdam is to fly and train which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Bilbao to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bilbao and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
The distance between Bilbao and Potsdam is 1644 km. The road distance is 1905.4 km.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Potsdam without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 17h 29m and costs €350 - €700.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Bilbao to Potsdam, including transfers.
Bilbao to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Potsdam train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The best way to get from Bilbao to Potsdam is to bus which takes 28h 35m and costs €160 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €340 - €700 and takes 21h 7m.
What companies run services between Bilbao, Spain and Potsdam, Germany?
You can take a bus from Bilbao to Potsdam central train station via Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Magdeburg central bus station in around 28h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Strasbourg, and Berlin Hbf in around 21h 7m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Santander Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Thursday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €70–290
Flights from Santander Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Venice Treviso
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
Flights from Santander Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €70–260
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Saint-Jean-de-Luz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Brussels - Midi Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bilbao to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Bilbao to Potsdam train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Potsdam is 1905 km. It takes approximately 17h 39m to drive from Bilbao to Potsdam.
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