There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Detmold by train, bus, or car
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Train via S Spandau Bhf
best- Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 38m€79–166Train
cheapest- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10
4h 43m€38–148Bus
- Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bielefeld Brackwede train stationbus N1328
7h 45m€46–95Drive 346.7 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Detmoldcar 346.7 km
3h 20m€52–74Train via Braunschweig
- Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Burg(Magdeburg)train Re
- Take the train from Burg(Magdeburg) to Weddel, Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to Herford, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
7h 47m€73–220
Potsdam to Detmold by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Detmold station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Bielefeld Brackwede train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Detmold. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Detmold, Bahnhof via S Spandau Bhf and Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Potsdam and Detmold is 411 km. The road distance is 346.7 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Detmold without a car is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 38m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Potsdam to Detmold, including transfers.
Potsdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.
Potsdam to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to train via S Spandau Bhf which takes 4h 38m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Detmold, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Spandau Bhf to Bielefeld Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bielefeld Brackwede train station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 51m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bielefeld Brackwede train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Potsdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bielefeld Brackwede train station.
Potsdam to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Detmold is 347 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Potsdam to Detmold.
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