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

The cheapest way to get from Göttingen to Potsdam is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Göttingen to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €55 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Göttingen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Göttingen station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Göttingen central bus station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Brunswick central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Göttingen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Göttingen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Göttingen and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin-Charlottenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Göttingen to Potsdam?

The distance between Göttingen and Potsdam is 351 km. The road distance is 296.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Göttingen to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Göttingen to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Göttingen to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Göttingen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Göttingen to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €55 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Göttingen to Potsdam bus arrive?

Göttingen to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brunswick central station.

Where does the Göttingen to Potsdam train arrive?

Göttingen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Charlottenburg Bhf station.

Can I drive from Göttingen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Göttingen to Potsdam is 296 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Göttingen to Potsdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Göttingen to Potsdam?

Book your Göttingen to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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There are 5 ways to get from Göttingen to Potsdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Göttingen to S Charlottenburg Bhftrain 13
2h 38m
€56–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Göttingen central bus station to Brunswick central stationbus N235 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
5h 15m
€29–43
Drive 296.4 km
1. Drive from Göttingen to Potsdamcar 296.4 km
2h 47m
€56–80
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from Göttingen to S Spandau Bhftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
3h 29m
€56–114
Train via Goslar
1. Take the train from Göttingen to Goslar, Bahnhoftrain Rb82
2. Take the train from Goslar, Bahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Hbx
5h 27m
€35–53

Göttingen to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 351.1 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Göttingen to S Charlottenburg Bhf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Göttingen central bus station to Potsdam central train station via Brunswick central station in around 5h 15m.

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