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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam is to bus which costs €60 - €120 and takes 31h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Keleti pályaudvar M, Budapest-Nyugati and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 29m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Potsdam?

The distance between Bucharest and Potsdam is 1336 km. The road distance is 1678.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 12m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Potsdam train from?

Bucharest to Potsdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam is to train which takes 29h 29m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 31h 40m.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 8:41 PM in Bucharest and 7:41 PM in Potsdam.

Where does the Bucharest to Potsdam train arrive?

Bucharest to Potsdam train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Potsdam is 1679 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Bucharest to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Bucharest to Potsdam - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Bucharest to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane OTP - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€104–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1926
31h 40m
€60–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
21h 12m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
29h 29m
€188–265
Drive 1,678.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Potsdamcar 1,678.9 km
16h 32m
€235–339
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Berlinbus
34h 7m

Bucharest to Potsdam by train and foot

7Weekly Services

29h 29mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,336.1 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Potsdam Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar M, Ferdinánd híd, Budapest-Nyugati, and Berlin Hbf in around 29h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 31h.

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