There are 5 ways to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train via S Südkreuz Bhf
best- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 29 / ...
1h 38m€47–198Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Erfurt to Berlin281.2 km
3h 23m€7–20Bus
- Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N3216
5h€28–47Train
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
2h 11m€54–225Drive 280.6 km
- Drive from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platzcar 280.6 km
2h 51m€40–58
Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz is to rideshare which costs €7 - €20 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz is to train via S Südkreuz Bhf which takes 1h 38m and costs €45 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Erfurt station to Potsdamer Platz station. However, there are services departing from Erfurt central train station and arriving at Berlin Südkreuz train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz. However, there are services departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
The distance between Erfurt and Potsdamer Platz is 254 km. The road distance is 280.6 km.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz without a car is to train via S Südkreuz Bhf which takes 1h 38m and costs €45 - €200.
It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz, including transfers.
Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.
Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz is to train via S Südkreuz Bhf which takes 1h 38m and costs €45 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–200 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €26–45 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Erfurt to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Erfurt to Potsdamer Platz.
There are 2700+ hotels available in Potsdamer Platz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt and Potsdamer Platz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.