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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €18 - €25 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Dortmund is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Dortmund?

The distance between Potsdam and Dortmund is 487 km. The road distance is 454.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Dortmund without a car is to train via Berlin Hbf which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Potsdam to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Dortmund is to train via Berlin Hbf which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €60 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Potsdam to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Dortmund is 454 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Potsdam to Dortmund.

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Can I share a ride from Potsdam to Dortmund?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Potsdam and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Potsdam to Dortmund by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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

Train via Berlin Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 16m
€31–98
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Potsdam to Dortmundrideshare 454.8 km
4h 49m
€18–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Wannsee to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1361
6h 41m
€20–56
Drive 454.4 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Dortmundcar 454.4 km
3h 54m
€64–92
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 3m
€90–284
Train
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain 10
4h 32m
€65–80
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
5h 47m
€42–119
Bus via Berlin
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Antwerp / ...
8h 22m
€59–76
Train, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 48m
€80–303
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 48m
€104–256

Potsdam to Dortmund by train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 487.2 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €28–80 and the journey takes 3h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Wannsee to Dortmund central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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