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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €110 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via S Charlottenburg Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

The distance between Potsdam and Heidelberg is 669 km. The road distance is 570.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Heidelberg bus from?

Potsdam to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Heidelberg train from?

Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Charlottenburg Bhf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Potsdam to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Potsdam to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Potsdam to Heidelberg train arrive?

Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Heidelberg is 571 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Potsdam to Heidelberg.

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

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Potsdam to Heidelberg - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 13
6h 29m
€112–475
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
10h
€43–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326 / ...
10h 29m
€52–88
Drive 570.8 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Heidelbergcar 570.8 km
5h 32m
€82–119
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
9h 27m
€132–631
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 24m
€97–255
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 55m
€108–319
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€122–416
Train, fly to Mannheim City Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Mannheim City Airport (MHG)plane BER - MHG
4h 20m
€115–373

Potsdam to Heidelberg by train

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6h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 669.4 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–460 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 9h 9m.

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