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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Kulmbach Bayreuther Straße via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Bayreuth, Goethestraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Kulmbach?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Kulmbach. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Kulmbach via Berlin Hbf and Bamberg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Kulmbach?

The distance between Potsdam and Kulmbach is 501 km. The road distance is 322.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Kulmbach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Kulmbach train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Kulmbach?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs €55 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h.

Where does the Potsdam to Kulmbach bus arrive?

Potsdam to Kulmbach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Potsdam to Kulmbach train arrive?

Potsdam to Kulmbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bamberg station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Kulmbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Kulmbach is 323 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Potsdam to Kulmbach.

How do I get a train ticket from Potsdam to Kulmbach?

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Where can I stay near Kulmbach?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Kulmbach by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Bamberg28 / ...
2. Take the train from Bamberg to KulmbachRe38 / ...
5h 14m
€55–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bayreuth central train stationN1385 / ...
7h
€34–63
Drive 322.7 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Kulmbach322.7 km
2h 54m
€46–66
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf17
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hof HbfRe
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Kulmbach
7h 46m
Train via Leipzig #2
1. Take the train from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf to Dessau HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Leipzig MesseS2
3. Take the train from Leipzig Messe to Zwickau, HauptbahnhofS5x / ...
4. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Hof HbfRe
5. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Kulmbach
8h 4m
€73–108

Potsdam to Kulmbach by train

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 501.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Kulmbach via Berlin Hbf and Bamberg in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bayreuth central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 4h.

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