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

The cheapest way to get from Meissen to Potsdam is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meissen to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Meissen and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Meissen to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Meissen to Potsdam?

The distance between Meissen and Potsdam is 230 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Meissen to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €29 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Meissen to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meissen to Potsdam train from?

Meissen to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Train or bus from Meissen to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Meissen to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €29 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Meissen to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meissen to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Meissen to Potsdam is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Meissen to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Meissen to Potsdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Meissen to Potsdam by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Berlin Hbftrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
3h 22m
€29–95
Drive 165.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meissen to Potsdamcar 165.2 km
2h 38m
€24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden Neustadt station to Berlin Airport BERbus 070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
5h 13m
Train via Senftenberg
1. Take the train from Coswig Bahnhof to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re18
2. Take the train from Senftenberg, Bahnhof to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
5h 55m
€44–63

Meissen to Potsdam by train

120Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Meissen, Saxony, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt, Dresden Neustadt station, Berlin Airport BER, and Flughafen BER in around 5h 13m.

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