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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Mainz is to train and bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs €75 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Mainz central train station via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Mainz?

The distance between Potsdam and Mainz is 634 km. The road distance is 521.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €35 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Potsdam to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Mainz?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Mainz is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs €35 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 53m.

Where does the Potsdam to Mainz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Mainz is 522 km. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Potsdam to Mainz.

Where can I stay near Mainz?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Mainz.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Mainz 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 Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
5h 52m
€39–158
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg-Neustadttrain Re
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg to Frankfurtbus
10h
€33–57
Drive 521.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Mainzcar 521.9 km
5h 9m
€74–107
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
3h 40m
€78–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Mainz central train stationbus N1334 / ...
10h 53m

Potsdam to Mainz by train

195Weekly Trains

5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 633.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €28–120 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Mainz central train station via Flughafen BER and Berlin Airport BER in around 10h 53m.

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