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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Potsdam is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €75 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Paris to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Paris and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Paris Est and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Paris to Potsdam?

The distance between Paris and Potsdam is 1196 km. The road distance is 1015.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €200 - €900.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Paris to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Paris to Potsdam train from?

Paris to Potsdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.

Train or bus from Paris to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Paris to Potsdam is to train which takes 9h 12m and costs €200 - €900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Paris to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Potsdam train arrive?

Paris to Potsdam train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Paris to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Potsdam is 1015 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Paris to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Potsdam?

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Potsdam by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 82
9h 12m
€203–895
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CDG - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 49m
€77–260
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N100
14h 38m
€79–137
Drive 1,015.3 km
1. Drive from Paris to Potsdamcar 1,015.3 km
9h 8m
€158–228
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Potsdam Central Stationtrain
10h 46m
€184–328
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Trn
17h 38m
€211–397
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ORY - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 51m
€119–327
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane CDG - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 44m
€149–511
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 50m
€143–412

Paris to Potsdam by train

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9h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,196.1 km
Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Paris Est to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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