There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Köthen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köthentrain 57
1h 30m€30–60Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
2h 20m€15–33Drive 119.6 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Köthencar 119.6 km
1h 17m€18–26Train via Magdeburg
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 10 / ...
- Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthentrain 55 / ...
1h 47m€17–59
Potsdam to Köthen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Köthen is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Köthen is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs €17 - €26.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köthen. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Potsdam and Köthen is 165 km. The road distance is 119.6 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Köthen without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs €30 - €60.
The train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köthen takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs six times a week.
Potsdam to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Köthen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köthen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Köthen is 120 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Potsdam to Köthen.
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What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Köthen, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köthen 6 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köthen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Köthen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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