There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Königsee by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 18
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Rottenbachtrain Rb
3h 55m€205–267Drive 280.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Potsdam to Königseecar 280.5 km
2h 48m€41–59Bus
- Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
- Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Jena bus stationbus 1389 / ...
7h 30mTrain via Halle (Saale)
- Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Jueterbogtrain Rb
- Take the train from Jüterbog, Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re3
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)train Rb
7h 7m€42–63
Potsdam to Königsee by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Königsee is to train via Halle (Saale) which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Königsee is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Königsee. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Berlin Airport BER and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Königsee. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Rottenbach via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Potsdam and Königsee is 304 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Königsee without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €200 - €270.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Potsdam to Königsee, including transfers.
Potsdam to Königsee bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Königsee is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €200 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Königsee, Germany?
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Erfurt Hbf, Rottenbach, and Rottenbach in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Königsee, Bahnhofstraße via Flughafen BER, Berlin Airport BER, Jena bus station, Jena Paradies, Rudolstadt(Thuer), and Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- 033208 2201 0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG
Bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG
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Booking & Getting There
Potsdam to Königsee bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, arrive at Flughafen BER station.
Potsdam to Königsee train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Königsee is 281 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Potsdam to Königsee.
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