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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Potsdam is to train and fly which costs €80 - €220 and takes 6h 19m.

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 19m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Zurich Bus Station and Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 53m.

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 Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

How far is it from Bern to Potsdam?

The distance between Bern and Potsdam is 997 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 1m and costs €90 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 10h 1m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bern 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 via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 1m and costs €90 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 53m.

Where does the Bern to Potsdam bus arrive?

Bern to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bern to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Potsdam is 864 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Bern to Potsdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf11 / ...
10h 1m
€90–290
Train to Basel, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 25m
€80–219
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Zurich Bus Station106
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERN42
3. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
17h 53m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Berlin HbfNj
12h 42m
€94–332
Drive 863.9 km
1. Drive from Bern to Potsdam863.9 km
8h 34m
€148–214
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof43
11h 50m
€176–218
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdam
10h 20m
€197–275
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)ZRH - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 19m
€82–213
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)GVA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
7h 39m
€91–263
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
4. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)STR - BER
5. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
8h 38m
€142–370

Bern to Potsdam by train

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10h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 997.3 km
Duration: 10h 1m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Potsdam Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Zurich Bus Station, Berlin Airport BER, and Flughafen BER in around 17h 53m.

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