There are 4 ways to get from Dessau to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dessau Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Re7
1h 13m€20–35Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dessau-Roßlau to Potsdam97.9 km
1h 19m€3–7Bus
- Take the bus from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhfbus Re7
2h 4m€13–17Drive 98.8 km
- Drive from Dessau to Potsdamcar 98.8 km
57 min€15–21
Dessau to Potsdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dessau to Potsdam is to rideshare which costs €3 - €7 and takes 1h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Dessau to Potsdam is to drive which takes 57 min and costs €14 - €21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dessau Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 13m.
The distance between Dessau and Potsdam is 97 km. The road distance is 98.8 km.
The best way to get from Dessau to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €35.
The train from Dessau Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof takes 1h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Dessau to Potsdam bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dessau to Potsdam is to train which takes 1h 13m and costs €20 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €17 and takes 2h 4m.
What companies run services between Dessau, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Dessau Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf once a week. Tickets cost €13–17 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dessau Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dessau-Roßlau to Potsdam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dessau to Potsdam bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf station.
Dessau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dessau to Potsdam is 99 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Dessau to Potsdam.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dessau and Potsdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.