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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Potsdam is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 17m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Südviertel, Essen and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Essen to Potsdam?

The distance between Essen and Potsdam is 498 km. The road distance is 491 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €35 - €370.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof takes 4h 39m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Essen to Potsdam bus from?

Essen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Südviertel, Essen station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Essen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Essen to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs €35 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Essen to Potsdam bus arrive?

Essen to Potsdam bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Magdeburg station.

Where does the Essen to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Essen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Potsdam is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Essen to Potsdam.

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

Book your Essen to Potsdam train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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

Book your Essen to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio.

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Essen to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain 10
4h 39m
€35–370
Bus
1. Take the bus from Südviertel, Essen to Magdeburgbus Mykolayiv
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
6h 38m
Drive 491 km
1. Drive from Essen to Potsdamcar 491 km
4h 19m
€70–102
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 17m
€99–268
Train via Hildesheim
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Loehne(Westf)train Re
2. Take the train from Loehne(Westf) to Hildesheim Hbftrain Rb
3. Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Weddel(Braunschw)train Re
4. Take the train from Weddel, Bahnhof to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain
5. Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
7h 38m
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€94–295
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 28m
€131–373

Essen to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 498.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €90–370 and the journey takes 4h 39m. FlixTrain GmbH also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Südviertel, Essen to Potsdam central train station via Magdeburg and Magdeburg central bus station in around 6h 38m.

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