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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Dresden is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dresden central station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Dresden?

The distance between Potsdam and Dresden is 210 km. The road distance is 203 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Dresden without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €20 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Potsdam to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Dresden bus from?

Potsdam to Dresden bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Dresden train from?

Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by ODEG, depart from Potsdam Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Dresden?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Dresden is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €20 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Potsdam to Dresden bus arrive?

Potsdam to Dresden bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, arrive at Flughafen BER station.

Where does the Potsdam to Dresden train arrive?

Potsdam to Dresden train services, operated by ODEG, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Dresden is 203 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Potsdam to Dresden.

Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 1962+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Potsdam to Dresden?

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

Potsdam to Dresden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Dresden by train, bus, rideshare, 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
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 27 / ...
2h 46m
€21–78
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Potsdam to Dresdenrideshare 203.6 km
2h 19m
€8–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus 070 / ...
4h 7m
Train via Senftenberg
1. Take the train from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Senftenberg, Bahnhof to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain Re18
5h 37m
€40–56
Drive 203 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Dresdencar 203 km
1h 52m
€29–42

Potsdam to Dresden by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.6 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf in around 2h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Dresden central station via Flughafen BER and Berlin Airport BER in around 4h 7m.

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