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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Lausanne is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Lausanne is to train and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Lausanne station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Lausanne Bus Station via Berlin central bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Lausanne?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Lausanne. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lausanne via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Lausanne?

The distance between Potsdam and Lausanne is 985 km. The road distance is 951.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Lausanne without a car is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 900.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Potsdam to Lausanne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Lausanne bus from?

Potsdam to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Lausanne train from?

Potsdam to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Lausanne?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Lausanne is to train which takes 11h 23m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 17h 55m.

Where does the Potsdam to Lausanne bus arrive?

Potsdam to Lausanne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Potsdam to Lausanne train arrive?

Potsdam to Lausanne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Lausanne?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Lausanne is 952 km. It takes approximately 9h 47m to drive from Potsdam to Lausanne.

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

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Potsdam to Lausanne - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Potsdam to Lausanne by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
5h 56m
CHF 98–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lausanne Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
17h 55m
CHF 82–145
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
11h 23m
CHF 203–860
Drive 951.6 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Lausannecar 951.6 km
9h 47m
CHF 155–224
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Lausannetrain
7h 22m
CHF 131–438
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
7h 41m
CHF 124–413
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
2. Take the train from Bern to Lausannetrain Ir15 / ...
11h 58m
CHF 353–1,103
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lausannecar
12h 48m
CHF 153–203

Potsdam to Lausanne by train

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Distance: 984.7 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Lausanne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Lausanne via Berlin Hbf and Basel SBB in around 11h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Lausanne Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin central bus station, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 17h 55m.

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