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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is to train via Berlin-Spandau which costs €22 - €40 and takes 2h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Potsdam?

The distance between Hamburg and Potsdam is 302 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €50 - €220.

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

The train from Hamburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof takes 2h 12m including transfers and departs once a week.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Potsdam bus from?

Hamburg to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Hamburg to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Hamburg to Potsdam bus arrive?

Hamburg to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hamburg to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Potsdam is 283 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Hamburg to Potsdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1425+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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There are 6 ways to get from Hamburg to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 18
2h 12m
€50–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a / ...
4h 30m
€22–38
Drive 282.6 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Potsdamcar 282.6 km
2h 27m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€134–321
Train via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
2h 29m
€52–221
Train via Berlin-Spandau
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin-Spandautrain rj 175
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Potsdam, Charlottenhof Bhftrain Rb21
2h 55m
€22–39

Hamburg to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 301.7 km
Duration: 2h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €50–220 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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