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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam is to fly and train which costs €75 - €200 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Potsdam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Potsdam is 1227 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam without a car is to train via Hagen which takes 16h 32m and costs €220 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Potsdam bus from?

Edinburgh to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Potsdam train from?

Edinburgh to Potsdam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam is to train via Hagen which takes 16h 32m and costs €220 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €270 and takes 29h 35m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Potsdam bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 7:10 PM in Edinburgh and 8:10 PM in Potsdam.

Where does the Edinburgh to Potsdam train arrive?

Edinburgh to Potsdam train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Potsdam train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Potsdam?

Book your Edinburgh to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1333+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Potsdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)EDI - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 12m
€77–197
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hagen HbfRe
5. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbf19 / ...
16h 32m
€228–714
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London VictoriaUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1328
29h 35m
€93–269
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Potsdam
16h 24m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)GLA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
7h
€96–282
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Cross
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Rotterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbf
19h 10m
€170–583
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Berlin HbfRj
34h 8m
€114–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Potsdam
17h 32m
€289–424

Edinburgh to Potsdam by train

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16h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,226.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Potsdam Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 16h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Potsdam central train station via London Victoria and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 29h 35m.

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