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

The cheapest way to get from Düsseldorf to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Düsseldorf to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 3h 57m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Düsseldorf and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Düsseldorf to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Düsseldorf and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Düsseldorf Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Düsseldorf to Potsdam?

The distance between Düsseldorf and Potsdam is 541 km. The road distance is 520.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €430.

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

The train from Düsseldorf Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Potsdam bus from?

Düsseldorf to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf station.

Where do I catch the Düsseldorf to Potsdam train from?

Düsseldorf to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Düsseldorf to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Düsseldorf to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Düsseldorf to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Düsseldorf to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Düsseldorf to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Düsseldorf to Potsdam is 521 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Düsseldorf to Potsdam.

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

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Düsseldorf to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Düsseldorf to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
5h 11m
€95–430
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N3217
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
8h 41m
€49–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
6h 52m
Drive 520.6 km
1. Drive from Düsseldorf to Potsdamcar 520.6 km
4h 37m
€75–107
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 57m
€99–245
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
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
4h 43m
€88–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
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
€110–353

Düsseldorf to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 541.2 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €95–430 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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