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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Zurich?

The distance between Potsdam and Zurich is 714 km. The road distance is 757.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Potsdam to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Zurich?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 12m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Potsdam to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Zurich is 757 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Potsdam to Zurich.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Potsdam to Zurich?

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Potsdam to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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Train, fly to Zurich Airport
best
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
4h 53m
CHF 58–212
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
13h 49m
CHF 47–140
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
10h 12m
CHF 163–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus 144
13h 45m
CHF 67–103
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 Zürich HBtrain
6h 13m
CHF 80–276
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 Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
7h 12m
CHF 125–413
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationcartrain
3. Drive from Freiburg im Breisgau Train Station to Zurichcar
11h 49m
CHF 144–189
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
13h 41m
CHF 173–254
Drive 757.2 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Zurichcar 757.2 km
7h 58m
CHF 127–183

Potsdam to Zurich by train

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Distance: 713.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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