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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Potsdam is to rideshare which costs €15 - €18 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Potsdam is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Kiel to Potsdam?

The distance between Kiel and Potsdam is 419 km. The road distance is 348.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €90 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Kiel to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kiel to Potsdam train from?

Kiel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Kiel to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Kiel to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kiel to Potsdam train arrive?

Kiel to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Potsdam is 349 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Kiel to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Potsdam?

Book your Kiel to Potsdam train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Kiel to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Can I share a ride from Kiel to Potsdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kiel and Potsdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Kiel to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from Kiel to Potsdam by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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 Kiel Hbf to S Spandau Bhftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
4h 27m
€90–157
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Kiel to Potsdamrideshare 347.7 km
4h 4m
€15–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
6h 20m
€23–47
Drive 348.9 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Potsdamcar 348.9 km
3h 12m
€50–72
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane HAM - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 16m
€127–314
Train via Hamburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
4h 52m
€28–128
Train via Bad Kleinen
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Luebeck Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Lübeck Hbf to Bad Kleinen Bahnhoftrain Re2 / ...
3. Take the train from Bad Kleinen to Berlin Hbftrain Re
6h 37m

Kiel to Potsdam by train

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4h 27mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.8 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via S Spandau Bhf in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kiel central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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