There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Eisenach by train, bus, night train 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.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach
Cheapest
Bus
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Take the bus from Fernbus Potsdam Hauptbahnhof Busparkplatz to Jena, Busbahnhof
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Take the bus from Jena Paradies Bus Station to Eisenach REWE Parking
Train via Magdeburg
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Take the train from Werder(Havel) to Magdeburg Hbf
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Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach
Night train
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Take the night train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Eisenach
Drive
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Drive from Potsdam to Eisenach
Potsdam to Eisenach by train
The train journey time between Potsdam and Eisenach is around 2h 59m and covers a distance of around 339 km. This includes an average layover time of around 26 min. Operated by ODEG, S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Regional and others, the Potsdam to Eisenach train service departs from Potsdam Hbf and arrives in Eisenach. Typically 312 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Eisenach is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Potsdam to Eisenach is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Eisenach. However, there are services departing from Fernbus Potsdam Hauptbahnhof Busparkplatz and arriving at Eisenach REWE Parking via Jena Paradies Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Eisenach. This train operates Monday. The journey takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Potsdam and Eisenach is 247 km. The road distance is 330.8 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Eisenach without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Potsdam to Eisenach, including transfers.
Potsdam to Eisenach bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Fernbus Potsdam Hauptbahnhof Busparkplatz station.
Potsdam to Eisenach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Eisenach is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €35 and takes 6h 5m.
- Distance: 246.6 km
- Duration: 2h 59m
What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Potsdam to Eisenach via Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam to Eisenach via Jena Paradies Bus Station in around 6h 5m.
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €30
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Night train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Berlin central station to Erfurt central station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- Flixtrain
Train from Erfurt central station to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15 - €22
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- Abellio
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Abellio
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €17
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Magdeburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 514888888
- info@odeg.de
- Website
- odeg.de
Train from Werder(Havel) to Magdeburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €20
- Website
- https://www.odeg.de/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Fernbus Potsdam Hauptbahnhof Busparkplatz to Jena, Busbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18 - €26
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Book at
- https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0810
- support@citylines.bg
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Jena Paradies Bus Station to Eisenach REWE Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €6 - €8
- Website
- Citylines
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More Questions & Answers
Potsdam to Eisenach bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Eisenach REWE Parking station.
Potsdam to Eisenach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Eisenach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Eisenach is 331 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Potsdam to Eisenach.
Book your Potsdam to Eisenach train tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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