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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Potsdam is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

How far is it from Bonn to Potsdam?

The distance between Bonn and Potsdam is 751 km. The road distance is 559.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €120 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Bonn to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Potsdam bus from?

Bonn to Potsdam bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Potsdam train from?

Bonn to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Bonn to Potsdam is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €120 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Bonn to Potsdam bus arrive?

Bonn to Potsdam bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Potsdam train arrive?

Bonn to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Potsdam is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Bonn to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 864+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Bonn to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bonn 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 Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
8h 11m
€122–328
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
9h 38m
€46–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
8h 38m
Drive 559.4 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Potsdamcar 559.4 km
4h 55m
€79–114
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain
5h 18m
€65–223
Bus, train via Bonn Hbf
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Magdeburg ZOBbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
11h 27m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
6h 7m
€67–260
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain
6h 5m
€93–288

Bonn to Potsdam by train

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8h 11mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 750.7 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Koeln Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Potsdam central train station via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf, Masurenallee - Berlin, and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 8h 38m.

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