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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €35 - €65 and takes 12h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Mainz to Potsdam?

The distance between Mainz and Potsdam is 605 km. The road distance is 515.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €40 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Mainz to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mainz to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Mainz to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs €40 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Mainz to Potsdam bus arrive?

Mainz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Mainz to Potsdam train arrive?

Mainz to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Potsdam is 515 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Mainz to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1337+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Mainz to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
6h 12m
€40–158
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
12h 28m
€36–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1334 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
10h 43m
Drive 515.2 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Potsdamcar 515.2 km
5h 17m
€73–105
Fly Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 4m
€78–198
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 2m
€113–298
Fly Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
5h 10m
€114–229
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 52m
€99–320

Mainz to Potsdam by train

132Weekly Trains

6h 12mAverage Duration

€40Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mainz to Potsdam.

Launch map view

Distance: 605 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–120 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 10h 43m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.