There are 5 ways to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhftrain 28 / ...
1h 17m€31–127Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Leipzig to Berlin182.2 km
2h 35m€10Bus
- Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Südkreuz train stationbus 065 / ...
2h 42m€17–28Drive 181.7 km
- Drive from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platzcar 181.7 km
1h 47m€26–38Train via Wittenberg
- Take the train from Leipzig Markt to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbftrain S2
- Take the train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhftrain Re3
3h 18m€37–67
Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz is to rideshare which costs €10 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €30 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Potsdamer Platz station. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Berlin Südkreuz train station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf via S Südkreuz Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Leipzig and Potsdamer Platz is 166 km. The road distance is 181.7 km.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €30 - €130.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz, including transfers.
Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leipzig central train station.
Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
The best way to get from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs €30 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Leipzig, Germany and Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €30–130 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Südkreuz train station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €16–27 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Leipzig Markt to Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Lutherstadt Wittenberg Hbf to S+U Potsdamer Platz Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Südkreuz train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Leipzig to Berlin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Südkreuz train station.
Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Südkreuz Bhf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Leipzig to Potsdamer Platz.
There are 2680+ hotels available in Potsdamer Platz.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Leipzig and Potsdamer Platz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












