What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 2h 45m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Cologne Airport CGN and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

The distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Potsdam is 521 km. The road distance is 540.1 km.

How do I travel from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €100 - €460.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam bus from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where do I catch the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam train from?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €100 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 57m.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam bus arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where does the Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam train arrive?

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam is 540 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam.

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Can I share a ride from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam?

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Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
2h 45m
€80–223
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
9h 31m
€49–78
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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
4h 49m
€110–290
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
6h 29m
€103–452
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus FlixBus N710 / ...
2. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
8h 57m
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
6h 53m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne Bonn-CGN to Potsdamrideshare 540.1 km
4h 43m
Drive 540.1 km
1. Drive from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdamcar 540.1 km
4h 43m
€77–110

Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 520.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €100–440 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Potsdam central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf, Masurenallee - Berlin, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 57m.

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