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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Potsdam is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Potsdam?

The distance between Erlangen and Potsdam is 450 km. The road distance is 394.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Erlangen to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Potsdam bus from?

Erlangen to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erlangen train station.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Erlangen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Erlangen to Potsdam bus arrive?

Erlangen to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Erlangen to Potsdam train arrive?

Erlangen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Potsdam is 395 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Erlangen to Potsdam.

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

Book your Erlangen to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1343+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Erlangen to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Erlangen to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
3h 39m
€41–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erlangen train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 1326
6h 40m
€28–59
Night train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
6h 42m
€55–297
Drive 394.9 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Potsdamcar 394.9 km
3h 48m
€56–80
Fly from Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane NUE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€90–291
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 3m
€105–194
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 57m
€103–275

Erlangen to Potsdam by train

103Weekly Trains

3h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.5 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Potsdam Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erlangen train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €23–55 and the journey takes 5h 20m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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