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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €25 - €65 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Heidelberg station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Heidelberg Central Station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

The distance between Potsdam and Heidelberg is 620 km. The road distance is 575.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €15 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Heidelberg bus from?

Potsdam to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Heidelberg train from?

Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs €15 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €65 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Potsdam to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Potsdam to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint station.

Where does the Potsdam to Heidelberg train arrive?

Potsdam to Heidelberg train services, operated by FlixTrain GmbH, arrive at Heidelberg Central Station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Heidelberg is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Potsdam to Heidelberg.

How do I get a bus ticket from Potsdam to Heidelberg?

Book your Potsdam to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Potsdam to Heidelberg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Potsdam to Heidelberg by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Berlin Hbf to Heidelberg Central Stationtrain Flx10
6h 26m
€16–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 1326 / ...
10h 29m
€25–62
Drive 575.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Heidelbergcar 575.9 km
5h 28m
€82–118
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
4h 21m
€87–248
Train via Mannheim Hbf
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
7h 4m
€43–220
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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 53m
€100–267
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 Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 49m
€107–375
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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 11m
€124–407

Potsdam to Heidelberg by train

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6h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 620.4 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

FlixTrain GmbH operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Heidelberg Central Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €13–70 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint twice daily. Tickets cost €20–55 and the journey takes 9h 9m.

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