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

The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Potsdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Detmold to Potsdam is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Detmold and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Detmold to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Hanover central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Detmold and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Detmold to Potsdam?

The distance between Detmold and Potsdam is 397 km. The road distance is 336.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Detmold to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €30 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Detmold to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Potsdam bus from?

Detmold to Potsdam bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Detmold to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Detmold to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Detmold to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €30 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Detmold to Potsdam bus arrive?

Detmold to Potsdam bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Hannover Hbf station.

Where does the Detmold to Potsdam train arrive?

Detmold to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Detmold to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Potsdam is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Detmold to Potsdam.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
4h 36m
€34–263
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Hannover Hbfbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
7h 37m
€45–81
Drive 336.7 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Potsdamcar 336.7 km
3h 41m
€49–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bielefeld 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
6h 15m
€129–369
Train via Braunschweig
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Hildesheim Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Weddel(Braunschw)train Re
3. Take the train from Weddel, Bahnhof to Burg(Magdeburg)train
4. Take the train from Burg(Magdeburg) to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
7h 22m
€67–132

Detmold to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 397.2 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €65–250 and the journey takes 3h 24m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Potsdam central train station via Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Hannover Hbf, and Hanover central bus station in around 7h 37m.

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