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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Potsdam is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Zurich Bus Station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Ostbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Bern to Potsdam?

The distance between Bern and Potsdam is 966 km. The road distance is 863.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €340 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Bern to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Potsdam bus from?

Bern to Potsdam bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Potsdam train from?

Bern to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Bern to Potsdam is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €340 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Bern to Potsdam bus arrive?

Bern to Potsdam bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Bern to Potsdam train arrive?

Bern to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Berlin Ostbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Bern to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Potsdam is 864 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Bern to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 843+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Bern to Potsdam - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Bern to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ice
9h 20m
€344–977
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin central bus stationbus FlixBus 234
16h 50m
€69–125
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 50m
€83–237
Drive 863.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Potsdamcar 863.9 km
8h 38m
€150–217
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
10h 12m
€198–697
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to Lörrach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Lörrach Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdamcar
11h 47m
€147–200
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 24m
€104–353
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 12m
€106–336
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 40m
€129–372
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
4. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
5. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 35m
€171–464

Bern to Potsdam by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 966.4 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Potsdam, Germany?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bern to Berlin Ostbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €340–1,000 and the journey takes 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern Car Terminal Neufeld to Potsdam central train station via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin central bus station, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 50m.

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