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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to train via Frankfurt am Main which costs €45 - €160 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Central Station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Potsdam is 621 km. The road distance is 568.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €18 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Potsdam train from?

Heidelberg to Potsdam train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Heidelberg Central Station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs €18 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 13m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Potsdam bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Potsdam train arrive?

Heidelberg to Potsdam train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Potsdam is 569 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Heidelberg to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Heidelberg to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg Central Station to Berlin Hbftrain Flx10
5h 34m
€18–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus 1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
12h 13m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 29m
€57–270
Drive 568.6 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Potsdamcar 568.6 km
5h 36m
€80–116
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
6h 35m
€46–154
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof 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
5h
€101–270
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 4m
€85–248
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
6h 9m
€121–274

Heidelberg to Potsdam by train

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5h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.9 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Heidelberg Central Station to Berlin Hbf 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–85 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 12h 13m.

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