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

The cheapest way to get from Kraków to Potsdam is to train and bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kraków to Potsdam is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Kraków and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kraków station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Krakow, MDA Bus Station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Kraków and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kraków to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Krakow Glowny and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S+U Lichtenberg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Kraków to Potsdam?

The distance between Kraków and Potsdam is 651 km. The road distance is 601.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kraków to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 8h and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Kraków to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Potsdam bus from?

Kraków to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Krakow, MDA Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kraków to Potsdam train from?

Kraków to Potsdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Krakow Glowny station.

Train or bus from Kraków to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Kraków to Potsdam is to train which takes 8h and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Kraków to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kraków to Potsdam train arrive?

Kraków to Potsdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Berlin-Lichtenberg station.

Can I drive from Kraków to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kraków to Potsdam is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Kraków to Potsdam.

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

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Kraków to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Kraków to Potsdam by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Ic
8h
€71–128
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krakow Grzegorzki to Katowicetrain Os
2. Take the bus from Katowice to Berlin Schoenefeld Airportbus
13h 55m
€28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus 1377 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
9h 23m
Drive 601.7 km
1. Drive from Kraków to Potsdamcar 601.7 km
5h 33m
€89–128
Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice, train
1. Fly from John Paul Ii International Airport Kraków–Balice (KRK) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane KRK - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 17m
€70–258
Train via Rzepin
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Rzepintrain Ic
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin-Lichtenbergtrain Eic / ...
8h 36m
€70–147
Shuttle to Katowice International Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Kraków Główny Station to Katowice Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Katowice International Airport (KTW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane KTW - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 33m
€89–274
Train to Warsaw Chopin Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane WAW - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 40m
€83–297

Kraków to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 651 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Kraków, Poland and Potsdam, Germany?

PKP Intercity operates a train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin-Lichtenberg every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 9h 23m.

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