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How to get fromPotsdam to Erfurtby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Potsdam to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain train S7
    2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 28 / ...
    2h 53m
    €53–241

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Potsdam to Erfurtrideshare rideshare 254.4 km
    2h 58m
    €11–16

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N3216
    5h 50m
    €27–49

  4. Train via Leipzig

    1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Roßlau(Elbe)train train Re7
    2. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Leipzig Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Weissenfelstrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Weissenfels to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re / ...
    4h 16m
    €59–102

  5. Train via Magdeburg

    1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re
    4h 20m
    €42–134

  6. Drive 253.8 km

    1. Drive from Potsdam to Erfurtcar car 253.8 km
    2h 33m
    €37–53

Potsdam to Erfurt by train

Calendar374Weekly Trains
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Erfurt central train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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