There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Detmold by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10
4h 42m€78–263Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
- Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus stationbus N1338
7h 18m€27–45Drive 344.7 km
- Drive from Potsdam to Detmoldcar 344.7 km
3h 23m€50–72Train via S Spandau Bhf
- Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 47m€80–262Train via Braunschweig
- Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re
- Take the train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Weddel, Bahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herfordtrain Rb
7h 34m€70–126
Potsdam to Detmold by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to bus which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Detmold. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Detmold, Klinikum via Magdeburg central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB and Lemgo, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
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 Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Potsdam and Detmold is 397 km. The road distance is 344.7 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Detmold without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €270.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Potsdam to Detmold, including transfers.
Potsdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Potsdam central train station.
Potsdam to Detmold train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Detmold is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €50 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Detmold, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–250 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Detmold, Klinikum via Magdeburg central bus station, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, and Lemgo, Bahnhof in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–250
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from S Spandau Bhf to Bielefeld Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–240
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 514 88 88 88
- info@odeg.de
- Website
- odeg.de
Train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- odeg.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Magdeburg-Neustadt to Weddel, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 581 97164164
- info@der-metronom.de
- Website
- der-metronom.de
Train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–45
- Schedules at
- der-metronom.de
- Phone
- +49 581 97164174
- kundenservice@der-enno.de
- Website
- der-enno.de
Train from Weddel(Braunschw) to Hildesheim Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29
- Schedules at
- der-enno.de
- Phone
- +49 69 9999 3640
- info@startgmbh.com
- Website
- startgmbh.com
Train from Hildesheim Hbf to Herford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Schedules at
- startgmbh.com
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Bad Salzuflen central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Potsdam to Detmold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus 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 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Potsdam to Detmold.
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