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

The cheapest way to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Wetzlar and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Wetzlar to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Wetzlar and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Wetzlar to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar Bahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Gießen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Wetzlar to Potsdam?

The distance between Wetzlar and Potsdam is 505 km. The road distance is 450.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Wetzlar to Potsdam train from?

Wetzlar to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Wetzlar to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €90 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Wetzlar to Potsdam bus arrive?

Wetzlar to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Wetzlar to Potsdam train arrive?

Wetzlar to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Can I drive from Wetzlar to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Wetzlar to Potsdam is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Wetzlar to Potsdam.

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

Book your Wetzlar to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1427+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 26 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10 / ...
6h 56m
€91–415
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wetzlar to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N780
8h 15m
€41–66
Drive 450.2 km
1. Drive from Wetzlar to Potsdamcar 450.2 km
4h 46m
€64–93
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€104–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gießen Bahnhof to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhebus
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Magdeburgbus
3. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
13h 48m
€68–108
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 32m
€133–399
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Limburgtrain
2. Take the train from Limburg to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 5m
€106–337
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gießen Bahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
6h 42m
€147–411

Wetzlar to Potsdam by train

56Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wetzlar to Potsdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 504.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Gießen Bahnhof, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Braunschweig, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Wetzlar to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 55m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.