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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam is to rideshare which costs €10 - €13 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Potsdam?

The distance between Chemnitz and Potsdam is 275 km. The road distance is 241.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Potsdam bus from?

Chemnitz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Potsdam train from?

Chemnitz to Potsdam train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs €23 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Potsdam bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Potsdam train arrive?

Chemnitz to Potsdam train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Potsdam is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Chemnitz to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Can I share a ride from Chemnitz to Potsdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chemnitz and Potsdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Chemnitz to Potsdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Chemnitz to Potsdam by train, bus, rideshare, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 32m
€23–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Chemnitz to Potsdamrideshare 241.6 km
2h 50m
€10–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus 039 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
4h 33m
Train via Elsterwerda
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Elsterwerda, Bahnhoftrain Rb45
2. Take the train from Elsterwerda to Berlin Hbftrain Re
4h 29m
€33–75
Train via Roßlau
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)train
3. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
4h 46m
€43–62
Drive 241.8 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Potsdamcar 241.8 km
2h 14m
€35–50

Chemnitz to Potsdam by train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 274.8 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 4h 33m.

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