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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Potsdam is to bus via Nuremberg which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 3h 15m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Nuremberg central bus station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Geneva to Potsdam?

The distance between Geneva and Potsdam is 918 km. The road distance is 1019.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Potsdam without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 37m and costs €120 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Geneva to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Potsdam train from?

Geneva to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Geneva to Potsdam is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 37m and costs €120 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus via Nuremberg, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Geneva to Potsdam bus arrive?

Geneva to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Geneva to Potsdam train arrive?

Geneva to Potsdam train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bern station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Potsdam is 1020 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Geneva to Potsdam.

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

Book your Geneva to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, car, train (TGV), or car train

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

Fly, train
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1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 15m
€55–185
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Genève to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
12h 37m
€122–314
Bus via Nuremberg
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 234 / ...
16h 55m
€56–132
Drive 1,019.6 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Potsdamcar 1,019.6 km
10h 10m
€176–254
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12
12h 39m
€117–305
Bus
1. Take the bus from GENEVE, Gare Routiere Place Dorciere to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturmbus
20h 46m
€134–167
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Geneva to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdamcar
10h 27m
€230–309

Geneva to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 917.6 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Potsdam Hbf via Bern, Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 12h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Potsdam central train station via Nuremberg central bus station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 16h 55m.

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