There are 4 ways to get from Hanau to Potsdam by 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- Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 12
4h 28m€95–361Drive 464.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hanau to Potsdamcar 464.8 km
5h 8m€68–98Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
- Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 21m€95–194Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 30m€142–331
Hanau to Potsdam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanau to Potsdam is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Hanau to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs €95 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Hanau to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hanau Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Hanau and Potsdam is 517 km. The road distance is 464.8 km.
The best way to get from Hanau to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €95 - €370.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Hanau to Potsdam, including transfers.
Hanau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hanau Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanau to Potsdam is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Hanau to Potsdam.
Book your Hanau to Potsdam train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Hanau, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €90–350 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–280
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- lufthansa-city.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–240
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €90–350
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–120
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–20
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 29743333
- Website
- sbahn.berlin
Train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- https://sbahn.berlin/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 1423+ hotels available in Potsdam.