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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Riesa is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Riesa is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Riesa?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Riesa. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Riesa?

The distance between Potsdam and Riesa is 185 km. The road distance is 143.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Riesa without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Potsdam to Riesa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Riesa train from?

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

Where does the Potsdam to Riesa train arrive?

Potsdam to Riesa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Flughafen BER station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Riesa?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Riesa is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Potsdam to Riesa.

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

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Where can I stay near Riesa?

There are 343+ hotels available in Riesa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Potsdam to Riesa 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 S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain Rb22
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 17
3h 2m
€45–54
Drive 143.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Potsdam to Riesacar 143.9 km
2h 15m
€21–30
Bus, train via Dresden
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden Neustadt stationbus 070 / ...
3. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 46m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 17
3h 17m
Train via Elsterwerda, Bahnhof
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain S7
2. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Elsterwerdatrain Re
3h 51m
€21–65

Potsdam to Riesa by train

4Weekly Trains

3h 2mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof via Flughafen BER in around 3h 2m.

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