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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Meissen is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Meissen is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs €23 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Meissen?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Berlin Hbf and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Meissen?

The distance between Potsdam and Meissen is 230 km. The road distance is 163.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Meissen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €28 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Potsdam to Meissen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Meissen train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Meissen?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Meissen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €28 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Potsdam to Meissen train arrive?

Potsdam to Meissen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Meissen?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Meissen is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Potsdam to Meissen.

Where can I stay near Meissen?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Meissen.

Potsdam to Meissen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Meissen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain 27 / ...
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadttrain S1
3h 22m
€29–95
Drive 163.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Potsdam to Meissencar 163.4 km
2h 36m
€24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 070 / ...
4h 42m
Train via Senftenberg
1. Take the train from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf to Senftenberg, Bahnhoftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Senftenberg, Bahnhof to Coswig Bahnhoftrain Re18
5h 53m
€44–63

Potsdam to Meissen by train

122Weekly Trains

3h 22mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.6 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Meissen, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Berlin Hbf and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Flughafen BER, Berlin Airport BER, Dresden Neustadt station, and Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt in around 4h 42m.

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