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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Potsdam is to bus via Rudow which costs €85 - €190 and takes 32h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 11h 19m and costs €160 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Minsk Central Bus Station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 46m.

How far is it from Moscow to Potsdam?

The distance between Moscow and Potsdam is 1675 km. The road distance is 1829.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 25h 31m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 19m to get from Moscow to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Potsdam bus from?

Moscow to Potsdam bus services, operated by Eurotrans, depart from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya station.

Train or bus from Moscow to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Moscow to Potsdam is to train which takes 25h 31m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €180 and takes 29h 46m.

Where does the Moscow to Potsdam bus arrive?

Moscow to Potsdam bus services, operated by Eurotrans, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 2h behind Moscow. It is currently 9:27 AM in Moscow and 7:27 AM in Potsdam.

Can I drive from Moscow to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Potsdam is 1829 km. It takes approximately 19h 10m to drive from Moscow to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Moscow to Potsdam by plane, 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.

Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SVO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
11h 19m
€166–671
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
29h 46m
€70–177
Train
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest Ctrain
2. Take the train from Terespol to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
25h 31m
€144–295
Drive 1,829.1 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Potsdamcar 1,829.1 km
19h 10m
€260–375
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VKO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
12h 3m
€232–619
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VKO - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
14h 33m
€369–1,035
Fly Domodedovo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Domodedovo International Airport (DME) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DME - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
14h 12m
€105–493
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Kaliningrad-Passajirsktrain
2. Take the bus from Kaliningrad Bus station to Gdańsk Głównybus 802 / ...
3. Take the train from Gdansk Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhoftrain Ic
31h 46m
€124–259
Bus via Rudow
1. Take the bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Minsk Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Berlin Schoenefeld Airportbus
32h 14m
€89–183

Moscow to Potsdam by train and bus

7Weekly Services

31h 46mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,675 km
Duration: 11h 19m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Potsdam Hbf via Brest C, Brest Bus station, Terespol, Terespol, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 25h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Potsdam central train station via Minsk Central Bus Station and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 29h 46m.

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