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How to get fromPotsdam to Salzwedelby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Salzwedel by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from S Charlottenburg Bhf to Stendal Hbftrain train 13 / ...
    2. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Salzwedeltrain train Re20
    3h 9m
    €28–101

  2. Drive  175.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Potsdam to Salzwedelcar car 175.5 km
    2h 31m
    €26–38

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus bus N1325
    2. Take the bus from Magdeburg, ZOB to Salzwedel, Schwimmhallebus bus 100
    5h 5m

  4. Train via Magdeburg

    1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Salzwedeltrain train Re20
    3h 14m
    €33–106

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Wustermark, Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from Wustermark, Bahnhof to Stendal Hbftrain train Re4
    3. Take the train from Stendal Hbf to Salzwedeltrain train
    3h 22m
    €28–125

Potsdam to Salzwedel by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 9m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Salzwedel via S Charlottenburg Bhf and Stendal Hbf in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Salzwedel, Schwimmhalle via Magdeburg central bus station and Magdeburg, ZOB in around 5h 5m.

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