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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Kassel is to train and bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Kassel is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Kassel?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Kassel. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Kassel via Brunswick central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Kassel?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Kassel. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Kassel Am Stern via S Spandau Bhf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Kassel?

The distance between Potsdam and Kassel is 411 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Kassel without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Potsdam to Kassel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Kassel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Kassel train from?

Potsdam to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Kassel?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Kassel is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Potsdam to Kassel bus arrive?

Potsdam to Kassel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brunswick central station.

Where does the Potsdam to Kassel train arrive?

Potsdam to Kassel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at S Spandau Bhf station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Kassel?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Kassel is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Potsdam to Kassel.

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

Book your Potsdam to Kassel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Kassel?

There are 943+ hotels available in Kassel.

Potsdam to Kassel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Kassel 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 S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain Rb21
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 12 / ...
4h 16m
€38–100
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Kasselbus
6h 40m
€21–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Brunswick central stationbus N1325
2. Take the bus from Brunswick central station to Kasselbus N1335
6h 20m
€24–44
Drive 341.5 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Kasselcar 341.5 km
3h 7m
€49–70
Train, fly
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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain
5h 26m
€90–264

Potsdam to Kassel by train and tram

118Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.3 km
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Kassel Am Stern via S Spandau Bhf, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Kassel via Brunswick central station in around 6h 20m.

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