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

The cheapest way to get from London to Potsdam is to bus which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €110 - €430.

Is there a direct train between London and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from London to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

How far is it from London to Potsdam?

The distance between London and Potsdam is 987 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Potsdam without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 4m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from London to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Potsdam train from?

London to Potsdam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Potsdam?

The best way to get from London to Potsdam is to train via Cologne which takes 11h 4m and costs €260 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 19h 35m.

What is the time difference between London and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 3:04 PM in London and 4:04 PM in Potsdam.

Where does the London to Potsdam train arrive?

London to Potsdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

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

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1409+ hotels available in Potsdam.

London to Potsdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from London to Potsdam by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 London City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LCY - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 39m
€113–430
Fly from London Stansted Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STN - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€71–253
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 19 / ...
11h 4m
€264–569
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1328
19h 35m
€81–135
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Potsdamcar
10h 11m
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LHR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 40m
€107–273
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LGW - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€81–231
Train to Luton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane LTN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€87–245
Train
1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h 8m
€137–314
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Potsdamcar
11h 24m
€159–277

London to Potsdam by train

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11h 4mAverage Duration

€264Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.7 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between London, England and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Potsdam Hbf via Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, Köln Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 11h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 18h 55m.

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