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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to France is to bus which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 23m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to France. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Magdeburg central bus station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and France?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to France. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Cité via Berlin Hbf and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Potsdam to France?

The distance between Potsdam and France is 937 km. The road distance is 1008.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to France without a car is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €90 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Potsdam to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to France bus from?

Potsdam to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Potsdam central train station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to France?

The best way to get from Potsdam to France is to train which takes 9h 29m and costs €90 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 14h 41m.

Where does the Potsdam to France bus arrive?

Potsdam to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Potsdam to France train arrive?

Potsdam to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Paris l'Est station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to France is 1008 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Potsdam to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22993+ hotels available in France.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Potsdam to France by train, plane, 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, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
5h 28m
€68–208
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
5h 23m
€54–209
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Paris l'Esttrain 82
9h 29m
€91–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N300
14h 41m
€56–149
Drive 1,008.1 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Pariscar 1,008.1 km
9h 5m
€155–224
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€123–312
Train, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BER - NCE
5h 45m
€65–220
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 10m
€111–356
Train, fly to Saarbrücken Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
3. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain
7h 38m
€212–408
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg ZOB to Düsseldorf Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
16h 11m

Potsdam to France by train and subway

3Weekly Services

9h 29mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 936.7 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and France?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Paris l'Est 3 times a week. Tickets cost €85–280 and the journey takes 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Pont de l'Archevêché via Magdeburg central bus station and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 41m.

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