There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) by train, bus, taxi or car
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Train, line 109 bus via Berlin-Charlottenburg
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Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin-Charlottenburg
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Take the line 109 bus from Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. to Urban Tech Republic
Train, line 109 bus
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Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
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Take the line 109 bus from S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf to Urban Tech Republic
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)
Drive
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Drive from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL)
Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) by train and bus
The journey time between Potsdam and Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is around 47 min and covers a distance of around 28 km. This includes an average layover time of around 14 min. Operated by ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Regional and others, the Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) service departs from Potsdam Hbf and arrives in Urban Tech Republic. Typically 348 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is to taxi. Taking this option will cost €70 - €85 and takes 28 min.
The distance between Potsdam and Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is 23 km. The road distance is 33.1 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) without a car is to train and line 109 bus via Berlin-Charlottenburg which takes 47 min and costs €4 - €10.
It takes approximately 47 min to get from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is 33 km. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL).
There are 629+ hotels available in Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 23 km
- Duration: 47 min
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL), Germany?
There is no direct connection from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL). However, you can take the train to Berlin-Charlottenburg, take the walk to Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr., then take the line 109 bus to Urban Tech Republic. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Potsdam to Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf and S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf in around 1h 3m.

- Phone
- +49 30 514888888
- info@odeg.de
- Website
- odeg.de
Train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin-Charlottenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €5
- Website
- ODEG
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- ODEG

- Phone
- +49 30 29743333
- Website
- sbahn.berlin
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S Charlottenburg Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- S-Bahn Berlin

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S Charlottenburg Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 030/256-0
- info@bvg.de
- Website
- bvg.de
Bus from Berlin, Kaiser-Friedrich-Str./Kantstr. to Urban Tech Republic
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- BVG
Bus from S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf to Urban Tech Republic
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €3
- Website
- BVG
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- €70 - €85
Taxi Berlin
- Phone
- +49 30 202020
- Website
- taxi-berlin.de
Talixo
- Phone
- +49 30/346497360
- Website
- talixo.com
Radio Cab Berlin
- Phone
- +49 30 3416908
- Website
- funk-taxi-berlin.de
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