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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to bus which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Potsdam?

The distance between Dortmund and Potsdam is 487 km. The road distance is 454.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam without a car is to train via Berlin Hbf which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dortmund to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Potsdam is to train via Berlin Hbf which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €65 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Dortmund to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Potsdam is 454 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Dortmund to Potsdam.

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

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1332+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Dortmund to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Dortmund 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 Berlin Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof10 / ...
4h 7m
€42–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin WannseeN1361
5h 49m
€23–65
Drive 454.1 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Potsdam454.1 km
3h 56m
€64–92
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
4h 43m
€97–294
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
4h 18m
€65–140
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Magdeburg Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam HbfRe
5h 1m
€52–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dortmund to Magdeburg
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam HbfRe
7h 31m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
5h 24m
€92–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
5h 52m
€104–316

Dortmund to Potsdam by train

145Weekly Trains

4h 7mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 487.1 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €40–110 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin Wannsee once daily. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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