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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €100 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Potsdam central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Amersfoort Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

The distance between Potsdam and Rotterdam is 725 km. The road distance is 652.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Rotterdam train from?

Potsdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Potsdam to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Potsdam to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Potsdam to Rotterdam train arrive?

Potsdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Rotterdam is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 13m to drive from Potsdam to Rotterdam.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

There are 822+ hotels available in Rotterdam.

Potsdam to Rotterdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam 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 Amersfoort Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
7h 53m
€110–355
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
11h 10m
€55–80
Drive 652.8 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Rotterdamcar 652.8 km
6h 13m
€116–167
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
4h 46m
€101–316
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from Potsdam Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain 55 / ...
3. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
4. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
10h 10m
€97–238
Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BER - RTM
6h 50m
€221–766
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 18m
€104–349
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€125–369

Potsdam to Rotterdam by train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf and Amersfoort Centraal in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Potsdam central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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