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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to rideshare which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Weimar and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Weimar station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Weimar central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Jena bus station and Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Weimar to Potsdam?

The distance between Weimar and Potsdam is 304 km. The road distance is 235.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €50 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Weimar to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Potsdam bus from?

Weimar to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Weimar to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €50 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Weimar to Potsdam bus arrive?

Weimar to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Weimar to Potsdam train arrive?

Weimar to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Potsdam is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Weimar to Potsdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1423+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Can I share a ride from Weimar to Potsdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Weimar and Potsdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Weimar to Potsdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Weimar to Potsdam by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
2h 49m
€50–271
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Weimar to Potsdamrideshare 235.7 km
2h 47m
€11–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus 1389 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
6h 23m
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 57
3h 49m
€52–177
Train via Dessau
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
3. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
5h 19m
€49–81
Drive 235.7 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Potsdamcar 235.7 km
2h 27m
€34–49

Weimar to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 304.3 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

You can take a train from Weimar to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Jena bus station, Berlin Airport BER, and Flughafen BER in around 6h 23m.

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