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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Bern is to night train and train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 220 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Bern is to train and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 310.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Bern. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Berlin central bus station and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Bern. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Bern via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Bern?

The distance between Potsdam and Bern is 828 km. The road distance is 862.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Bern without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Potsdam to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Bern bus from?

Potsdam to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Bern train from?

Potsdam to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Bern?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Bern is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Potsdam to Bern bus arrive?

Potsdam to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Potsdam to Bern train arrive?

Potsdam to Bern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Bern is 862 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Potsdam to Bern.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 141+ hotels available in Bern.

Potsdam to Bern - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Potsdam to Bern by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
6h 1m
CHF 90–304
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
13h 32m
CHF 78–218
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
10h 11m
CHF 183–646
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Bern Car Terminal Neufeldbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 40m
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
6h 10m
CHF 93–304
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BER - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 38m
CHF 110–344
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain
8h 26m
CHF 138–370
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
10h 14m
CHF 303–913
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Berncar
11h 43m
CHF 137–179
Drive 862.2 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Berncar 862.2 km
8h 40m
CHF 136–196

Potsdam to Bern by train

127Weekly Trains

10h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 828.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Bern, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Bern via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Bern Car Terminal Neufeld via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin central bus station, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 16h 40m.

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