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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Helsinki is to night train and car ferry which costs €100 - €170 and takes 36h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 5h 21m and costs €75 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Berlin Airport BER and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 56m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Helsinki?

The distance between Potsdam and Helsinki is 1202 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 27h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Potsdam to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Helsinki bus from?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Helsinki bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Potsdam and Helsinki?

Helsinki is 1h ahead of Potsdam. It is currently 12:31 AM in Potsdam and 1:31 AM in Helsinki.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 1321+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Potsdam to Helsinki - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Potsdam to Helsinki by train, plane, bus, night train, car ferry, ferry, 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 Helsinki Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane BER - HEL
5h 21m
€79–249
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Stockholm Centralstationtrain 344
2. Take the ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkiferry Stockholm-Helsinki
36h 10m
€57–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal Dbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
27h 56m
Train, Bus
1. Take the train from S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Rzepintrain
2. Take the train from Rzepin to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotistrain
4. Take the bus from Vilnius, Bus Station to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
30h 1m
€151–240
Night train, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hauptbahnhof to Stockholm Centralstationnighttrain Nt
2. Take the car ferry from Stockholm to Helsinkicarferry
36h 29m
€100–161
Train, fly to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane BER - TLL
3. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
8h 16m
€118–285
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Potsdam to Swinoujsciecar
2. Take the car ferry from Świnoujście to Trelleborgcarferry
3. Drive from Port Of Trelleborg to Helsinkicar
35h 36m
€482–735

Potsdam to Helsinki by train, bus, and ferry

7Weekly Services

36h 10mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,202.3 km
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 via Flughafen BER, Berlin Airport BER, and Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D in around 27h 56m.

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