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

The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam is to night train which costs €35 - €110 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 13m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Darmstadt and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Darmstadt and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Magdeburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Darmstadt to Potsdam?

The distance between Darmstadt and Potsdam is 578 km. The road distance is 512.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam without a car is to train via Magdeburg which takes 5h 3m and costs €85 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Darmstadt to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Darmstadt to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam is to train via Magdeburg which takes 5h 3m and costs €85 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Darmstadt to Potsdam bus arrive?

Darmstadt to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Darmstadt to Potsdam train arrive?

Darmstadt to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Magdeburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Darmstadt to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Potsdam is 512 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Darmstadt to Potsdam.

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

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Darmstadt to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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

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Train via Magdeburg
best
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 13
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
5h 3m
€89–278
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Darmstadt Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 45m
€38–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus N13
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
9h 38m
Drive 512.3 km
1. Drive from Darmstadt to Potsdamcar 512.3 km
5h 11m
€96–139
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
5h 33m
€92–210
Fly Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 13m
€90–246
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 46m
€124–360
Fly Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
5h 13m
€131–345

Darmstadt to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 577.6 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Magdeburg Hbf in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Darmstadt central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 9h 38m.

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