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 €28 - €45 and takes 7h 54m.

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 25m and costs €45 - €75.

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 Detmold, Klinikum and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station and Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

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 Potsdam Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf, S Spandau Bhf and Berlin-Charlottenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Detmold to Potsdam?

The distance between Detmold and Potsdam is 411 km. The road distance is 346.1 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 via Berlin-Charlottenburg which takes 4h 8m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bad Salzuflen central bus 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 via Berlin-Charlottenburg which takes 4h 8m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 7h 54m.

Where does the Detmold to Potsdam bus arrive?

Detmold to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Detmold to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Detmold to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Potsdam is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Detmold to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Detmold to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Detmold to Potsdam by train, bus, or car

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Train via Berlin-Charlottenburg
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
4h 8m
€48–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1338
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
7h 54m
€29–41
Drive 346.1 km
1. Drive from Detmold to Potsdamcar 346.1 km
3h 25m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
4h 43m
€69–82
Train via Braunschweig
1. Take the train from Herford to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
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 34m

Detmold to Potsdam by train

109Weekly Trains

4h 8mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 410.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bielefeld Hbf to S Spandau Bhf hourly. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detmold, Klinikum to Potsdam central train station via Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station, and Magdeburg central bus station in around 7h 54m.

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