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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to night train which costs €40 - €130 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 11m and costs €100 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin-Charlottenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Potsdam is 669 km. The road distance is 567.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Potsdam bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Potsdam is 568 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Heidelberg to Potsdam.

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

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Heidelberg to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to S Charlottenburg Bhftrain 13
5h 33m
€113–262
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h 12m
€43–121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus N13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
10h 48m
Drive 567.7 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Potsdamcar 567.7 km
5h 36m
€84–121
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
8h 48m
€134–359
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 11m
€105–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 13m
€99–281
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
6h 13m
€138–359
Train to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FKB - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 59m
€116–487

Heidelberg to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 669.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to S Charlottenburg Bhf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–250 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 10h 48m.

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