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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Potsdam central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Potsdam?

The distance between Amsterdam and Potsdam is 663 km. The road distance is 618.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €23 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Potsdam train from?

Amsterdam to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Potsdam is to train which takes 6h 22m and costs €23 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Potsdam bus arrive?

Amsterdam to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Potsdam central train station.

Where does the Amsterdam to Potsdam train arrive?

Amsterdam to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Potsdam is 619 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Amsterdam to Potsdam.

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

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

Book your Amsterdam to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
6h 22m
€23–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
9h 20m
€30–60
Drive 618.6 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Potsdamcar 618.6 km
5h 51m
€109–157
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 1m
€90–254
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
7h 3m
€104–339
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal 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
6h 23m
€115–338
Fly Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain
5h 10m
€166–480
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koeln 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
6h 44m
€110–362
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
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
7h 5m
€100–335

Amsterdam to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 662.8 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Potsdam, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €95–330 and the journey takes 5h 42m. European Sleeper also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Potsdam central train station once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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