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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to drive which takes 4h and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Potsdam, Glienicker Brücke via S Wannsee Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Potsdam?

The distance between Dortmund and Potsdam is 465 km. The road distance is 454.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €85 - €350.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Dortmund to Potsdam bus arrive?

Dortmund to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Wannsee station.

Where does the Dortmund to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Potsdam is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Dortmund to Potsdam.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
4h 12m
€85–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin Wannseebus N1361
6h 16m
€41–67
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
5h 33m
Drive 454.1 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Potsdamcar 454.1 km
4h
€65–94
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf 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 42m
€115–290
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
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
5h 56m
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund 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 53m
€115–382

Dortmund to Potsdam by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 464.7 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €85–350 and the journey takes 4h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin Wannsee once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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