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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Potsdam?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Potsdam is 675 km. The road distance is 624.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €120 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Karlsruhe to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Karlsruhe to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €120 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 38m.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karlsruhe to Potsdam train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Potsdam is 624 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Karlsruhe to Potsdam.

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

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Karlsruhe to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
5h 40m
€120–242
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
12h 59m
€61–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus N13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
11h 38m
Drive 624.2 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Potsdamcar 624.2 km
5h 48m
€92–133
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
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 19m
€104–337
Train via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
5h 59m
€120–250
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
4h 52m
€112–283
Fly Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FKB - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€113–408
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe 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
5h 52m
€149–344

Karlsruhe to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 675.1 km
Duration: 5h 40m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Berlin Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €110–240 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 11h 38m.

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