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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to train and fly which costs SFr 60 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 53m.

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 60 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich Bus Station via Berlin Airport BER and Dresden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 38m.

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 S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

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 24m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330.

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 Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof 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 24m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 38m.

Where does the Potsdam to Zurich bus arrive?

Potsdam to Zurich bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, arrive at Flughafen BER 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.

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

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Train, fly to Zurich Airport
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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 61–221
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 24m
CHF 167–329
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus 070 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dresden to Zürich Bus Stationbus
15h 38m
Drive 757.2 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Zurichcar 757.2 km
7h 58m
CHF 127–184
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 8m
CHF 74–286
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 120–396
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 32m
CHF 144–190
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Zürich HBtrain Ice
12h 34m
CHF 263–393
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Zürich HBtrain 12N
13h 53m
CHF 172–259

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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 S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Zürich Bus Station via Flughafen BER, Berlin Airport BER, Dresden central station, and Dresden in around 15h 38m.

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