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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €22 - €40 and takes 8h 53m.

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 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 28m.

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 28m and costs €35 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Kassel to Potsdam, including transfers.

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.

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.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1344+ 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 28m
€38–94
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
8h 53m
€22–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
2. Take the bus from Göttingen to Magdeburgbus
3. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Potsdam central train stationbus
6h 1m
Drive 341.2 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Potsdamcar 341.2 km
3h 8m
€48–69
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 24m
€93–237

Kassel to Potsdam by train

109Weekly Trains

3h 28mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 404.2 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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 €35–90 and the journey takes 2h 43m.

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