There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz 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 Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 27
1h 27m€22–135Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dresden to Berlin191 km
2h 42m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus 060 / ...
2h 27m€16–29Drive 190.1 km
- Drive from Dresden to Potsdamer Platzcar 190.1 km
1h 52m€28–40Bus via Berlin Airport BER
- Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Airport BERbus 070 / ...
2h 44m€21–35
Dresden to Potsdamer Platz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €21 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Potsdamer Platz station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Berlin Südkreuz train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz. However, there are services departing from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and arriving at S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Dresden and Potsdamer Platz is 177 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.
The best way to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €21 - €140.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz, including transfers.
Dresden to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.
Dresden to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.
The best way to get from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs €21 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–140 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Südkreuz train station hourly. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 2h 20m. RegioJet also services this route every 3 hours.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- *
- €29–45
- Phone
- +47 70 13 14 15
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsb.dk
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.dsb.dk/en/
- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- konzern.oebb.at
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- https://konzern.oebb.at/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Südkreuz train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Airport BER
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Südkreuz train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dresden to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dresden to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.
Dresden to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Potsdamer Platz is 190 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Dresden to Potsdamer Platz.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dresden and Potsdamer Platz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























