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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Harz is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Harz is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Harz?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Harz. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Magdeburg Hbf and Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Harz?

The distance between Potsdam and Harz is 217 km. The road distance is 214.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Harz without a car is to train and line 264 bus which takes 3h 54m and costs €30 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Potsdam to Harz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Harz bus from?

Potsdam to Harz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Potsdam central train station.

Where does the Potsdam to Harz bus arrive?

Potsdam to Harz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Harz?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Harz is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Potsdam to Harz.

Where can I stay near Harz?

There are 3070+ hotels available in Harz.

Potsdam to Harz - 3 ways to travel via train, line 264 bus, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Potsdam to Harz by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 264 bus
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Wernigerode Hbftrain Re
3. Take the bus from Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtorbus 264
3h 54m
€32–115
Drive 214.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Potsdam to Harzcar 214.6 km
2h 36m
€31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg Hbf to Halberstadt, Hauptbahnhofbus Re11
5h 20m

Potsdam to Harz by train and bus

99Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.1 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Harz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?

You can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Schierke, Parkhaus Winterbergtor via Magdeburg Hbf, Halberstadt, Hauptbahnhof, Halberstadt Hbf, Wernigerode Hbf, and Wernigerode, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 20m.

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