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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Brunswick central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Kassel Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Berlin-Charlottenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Kassel to Potsdam?

The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 399 km. The road distance is 341.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Kassel to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Potsdam bus from?

Kassel to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Kassel to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €65 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Kassel to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kassel to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Potsdam is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kassel to Potsdam.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S Charlottenburg Bhftrain 13
4h 3m
€68–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Brunswick central stationbus N235
2. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
7h 10m
€27–44
Drive 341.4 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Potsdamcar 341.4 km
3h 9m
€49–71
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S Spandau Bhftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
4h 52m
€73–292
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
8h 37m
€33–53

Kassel to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 398.9 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S Charlottenburg Bhf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–270 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kassel Platz der Deutschen Einheit to Potsdam central train station via Kaufungen-Papierfabrik, Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik, and Brunswick central station in around 7h 10m.

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