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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam is to bus via București, Autogara Militari which costs €60 - €140 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 2m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.

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 Bucharest and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Loekoeshaza, Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 5m.

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 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Bucharest to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Potsdam bus from?

Bucharest to Potsdam bus services, operated by Comati PSG, depart from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Bucharest to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Potsdam is to train which takes 28h 5m and costs €110 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €180 and takes 27h 50m.

Where does the Bucharest to Potsdam bus arrive?

Bucharest to Potsdam bus services, operated by Comati PSG, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 9:19 AM in Bucharest and 8:19 AM in Potsdam.

Where does the Bucharest to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bucharest to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Potsdam is 1679 km. It takes approximately 16h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Bucharest to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 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)OTP - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 2m
€124–311
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof1926
31h 40m
€63–131
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin HbfRj
21h 5m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
2. Take the train from Loekoeshaza to SzolnokIc / ...
3. Take the train from Szolnok to Budapest-NyugatiIr / ...
4. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Berlin HbfRj
28h 5m
€113–130
Drive 1,678.9 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Potsdam1,678.9 km
16h 34m
€239–344
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofComati PSG
27h 50m
€142–171
Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
1. Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Berlin
33h 49m

Bucharest to Potsdam by train

17Weekly Trains

28h 5mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,335.5 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bucharest to Potsdam Hbf via Lokoshaza, Loekoeshaza, Szolnok, Budapest-Nyugati, and Berlin Hbf in around 28h 5m. Alternatively, Comati PSG operates a bus from Bucharest Filaret Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost €130–170 and the journey takes 26h 30m.

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