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

The cheapest way to get from Altona to Potsdam is to bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Altona to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Altona and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Altona to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bf. Altona and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Altona and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Altona to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg-Altona and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Altona to Potsdam?

The distance between Altona and Potsdam is 329 km. The road distance is 286.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Altona to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Altona to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altona to Potsdam bus from?

Altona to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Altona to Potsdam train from?

Altona to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg-Altona station.

Train or bus from Altona to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Altona to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €55 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €45 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Altona to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Altona to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Altona to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Altona to Potsdam is 287 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Altona to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 840+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Altona to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 5 ways to get from Altona to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, 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 Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 33m
€58–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
5h 35m
€22–41
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Altona to Berlin Zoologischer Gartennighttrain
3h 57m
€97–113
Drive 286.7 km
1. Drive from Altona to Potsdamcar 286.7 km
2h 33m
€41–59
Fly, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 23m
€86–243

Altona to Potsdam by train

167Weekly Trains

3h 33mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.5 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg-Altona to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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