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

The cheapest way to get from Lucerne to Potsdam is to train and night train which costs €55 - €160 and takes 13h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucerne to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lucerne and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucerne to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lucerne and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Lucerne to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Luzern and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Lucerne to Potsdam?

The distance between Lucerne and Potsdam is 962 km. The road distance is 809.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucerne to Potsdam without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Lucerne to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Potsdam bus from?

Lucerne to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luzern station.

Where do I catch the Lucerne to Potsdam train from?

Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.

Train or bus from Lucerne to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Lucerne to Potsdam is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 59m and costs €190 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 18h 10m.

Where does the Lucerne to Potsdam bus arrive?

Lucerne to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hanover central bus station.

Where does the Lucerne to Potsdam train arrive?

Lucerne to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Lucerne to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Lucerne to Potsdam is 809 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Lucerne to Potsdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lucerne to Potsdam?

Book your Lucerne to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1418+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Lucerne to Potsdam - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 13 ways to get from Lucerne to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, car, car train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
9h 59m
€190–378
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain 75
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
13h 49m
€59–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Hanover central bus stationbus FlixBus N33
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
18h 10m
€95–142
Drive 809.2 km
1. Drive from Lucerne to Potsdamcar 809.2 km
8h 27m
€146–211
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain Ir75 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
11h 20m
€289–427
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lucerne to München Ostcar
2. Take the cartrain from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdamcar
11h 35m
€174–234
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 12m
€65–239
Train to Basel, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 32m
€87–308
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
3. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
4. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
5. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 46m
€144–455
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbftrain
7h 53m
€158–443
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane ZRH - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 11m
€167–449
Train, ferry to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Romanshorntrain
3. Take the ferry from Romanshorn Autoquai to Friedrichshafen Faehreferry
4. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FDH - BER
5. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 46m
€171–521
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Luzern to Luganotrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MXP - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 21m
€111–307

Lucerne to Potsdam by train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 962.2 km
Duration: 9h 59m

What companies run services between Lucerne, Switzerland and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Luzern to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luzern to Potsdam central train station via Hanover central bus station in around 18h 10m.

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