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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to bus which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Kassel to Potsdam?

The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 404 km. The road distance is 341.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kassel to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kassel to Potsdam train from?

Kassel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €45 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Kassel to Potsdam bus arrive?

Kassel to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kassel to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Potsdam is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Kassel to Potsdam.

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

Book your Kassel to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1275+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Kassel to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Kassel to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3h 27m
€38–108
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360b / ...
6h 15m
€17–44
Drive 341.2 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Potsdamcar 341.2 km
3h 8m
€48–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe 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 25m
€88–247
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
8h 53m
€22–37

Kassel to Potsdam by train

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3h 27mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.2 km
Duration: 3h 27m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €17–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Ecolines also services this route once a week.

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