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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to drive which costs €85 - €130 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €75 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

How far is it from Aachen to Potsdam?

The distance between Aachen and Potsdam is 646 km. The road distance is 598.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Potsdam without a car is to train via Hagen which takes 7h 15m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Aachen to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Potsdam bus from?

Aachen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Potsdam train from?

Aachen to Potsdam train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to train via Hagen which takes 7h 15m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam bus arrive?

Aachen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam train arrive?

Aachen to Potsdam train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Potsdam is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Aachen to Potsdam.

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Aachen to Potsdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aachen to Potsdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 via Hagen
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
7h 15m
€111–182
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h
€78–291
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 50m
Drive 598.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Potsdamcar 598.3 km
5h 11m
€86–124
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
7h 30m
€99–163
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from AACHEN, Wilmersdorfer Strasse to Magdeburg ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
13h 34m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 24m
€91–258
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
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 15m
€128–238
Drive to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Drive from Aachen to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMScar
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 44m
€126–324
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 23m
€115–276

Aachen to Potsdam by train

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.8 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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