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

The cheapest way to get from Merseburg to Potsdam is to bus which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merseburg to Potsdam is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Merseburg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Merseburg station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Merseburg bus station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Merseburg and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Merseburg to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Merseburg Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Merseburg to Potsdam?

The distance between Merseburg and Potsdam is 205 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Merseburg to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €23 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Merseburg to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Merseburg to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Merseburg to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Merseburg to Potsdam is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €29 and takes 3h 45m.

Where does the Merseburg to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Merseburg to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Merseburg to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Merseburg to Potsdam is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Merseburg to Potsdam.

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

Book your Merseburg to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

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

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
2h 23m
€24–84
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Merseburg bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 052
3h 45m
€21–29
Drive 156.8 km
1. Drive from Merseburg to Potsdamcar 156.8 km
1h 34m
€22–32
Train via Dessau
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
2. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
4h 22m
€31–50

Merseburg to Potsdam by train

213Weekly Trains

2h 23mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205 km
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Merseburg Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Merseburg bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a week. Tickets cost €15–22 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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