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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €40 - €85 and takes 11h 39m.

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 - €310.

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 12m.

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 12m and costs €50 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 12m and costs €50 - €240. 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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 12m
€52–232
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N3204
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
11h 39m
€44–84
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
€83–120
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
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
€78–301
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
€59–213
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
€101–258
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
€101–259
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 30m
€106–272

Aachen to Potsdam by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 645.8 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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