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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Potsdam is to ferry and train via Stockholm which costs €70 - €190 and takes 36h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 8m and costs €75 - €250.

How far is it from Helsinki to Potsdam?

The distance between Helsinki and Potsdam is 1204 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Potsdam without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Helsinki to Potsdam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 6:22 PM in Helsinki and 5:22 PM in Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Helsinki to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, Bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Potsdam by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly from Helsinki Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HEL - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 8m
€79–249
Ferry, train via Stockholm
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholmferry Helsinki-Stockholm
2. Take the train from Stockholm Centralstation to Berlin Hbftrain 345
36h 56m
€72–184
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from VUOSAAREN SATAMA: Vuosaaren satama to Travemünde Skandinavienkaiferry
2. Take the train from Luebeck Hbf to Buechentrain Re
3. Take the train from Büchen to Berlin Hbftrain 18 / ...
22h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
29h 16m
€98–251
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane TLL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 12m
€94–282
Train to Turku Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Helsinki Central Station to Turkutrain
2. Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane TKU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 38m
€147–310
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Helsinki to Port Of Trelleborgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Trelleborg to Świnoujściecarferry
3. Drive from Swinoujscie to Potsdamcar
35h 41m
€483–702

Helsinki to Potsdam by ferry, bus, and train

7Weekly Services

36h 56mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,204.4 km
Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and S Westkreuz in around 29h 16m.

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