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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Potsdam is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Cologne to Potsdam?

The distance between Cologne and Potsdam is 580 km. The road distance is 534 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Potsdam without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 5h 19m and costs €100 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Cologne to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Potsdam bus from?

Cologne to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Potsdam train from?

Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Cologne to Potsdam is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 5h 19m and costs €100 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, which costs and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Potsdam bus arrive?

Cologne to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Masurenallee - Berlin station.

Where does the Cologne to Potsdam train arrive?

Cologne to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Potsdam is 534 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Cologne to Potsdam.

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Cologne 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 via S Spandau Bhf
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
5h 19m
€107–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Berlin Wannseebus N1327
10h 36m
€45–78
Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlinbus Mykolayiv
7h 12m
Drive 534 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Potsdamcar 534 km
4h 43m
€77–111
Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 59m
€78–233
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
5h 35m
€100–260
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 24m
€96–280
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 34m
€103–280

Cologne to Potsdam by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 579.7 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Masurenallee - Berlin once daily, and the journey takes 5h 52m.

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