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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 15m.

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 4h 38m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

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 Berlin Zoologischer Garten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Aachen to Potsdam?

The distance between Aachen and Potsdam is 641 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 which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Aachen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aachen to Potsdam train arrive?

Aachen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Potsdam is 598 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Aachen to Potsdam.

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

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Aachen to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Aachen to Potsdam by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Aachen, Hbf to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf19
5h 52m
€96–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN3204
12h 15m
€35–76
Drive 598.3 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Potsdam598.3 km
5h 9m
€84–122
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
4h 38m
€79–289
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof10
7h 14m
€69–223
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from AACHEN, Wilmersdorfer Strasse to Magdeburg ZOB
2. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Potsdam HbfRe
12h 52m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
5h 21m
€96–268
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
5h 13m
€114–317
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 18m
€119–302

Aachen to Potsdam by train

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.1 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Aachen, Hbf to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf twice a week. Tickets cost €90–105 and the journey takes 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 10h 55m.

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