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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Potsdam is to bus and train which costs €29 - €50 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 15m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Mannheim and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Mannheim station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mannheim central bus station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf and Berlin-Charlottenburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Potsdam?

The distance between Mannheim and Potsdam is 685 km. The road distance is 560 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Potsdam without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 21m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Mannheim to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Mannheim to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Potsdam is to train via Hanover which takes 5h 21m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 43m.

Where does the Mannheim to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Mannheim to Potsdam train arrive?

Mannheim to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Potsdam is 560 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Mannheim to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Mannheim to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mannheim 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 via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain 19 / ...
5h 21m
€108–238
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Werder(Havel)train Re
12h 9m
€30–49
Drive 560 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Potsdamcar 560 km
5h 36m
€80–115
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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
4h 15m
€89–223
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 12N / ...
8h 19m
€97–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Berlin Airport BERbus 1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
12h 43m
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, 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
5h
€96–263
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
5h 24m
€132–289
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 1m
€109–330

Mannheim to Potsdam by train

159Weekly Trains

5h 21mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 685.3 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via Hannover Hauptbahnhof, S Spandau Bhf, and Berlin-Charlottenburg in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mannheim central bus station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 12h 43m.

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