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 €95 - €310.

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 twice 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 Deventer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

The distance between Potsdam and Rotterdam is 694 km. The road distance is 652.7 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 39m and costs €110 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m 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 39m and costs €110 - €330. 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 Deventer 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 train ticket from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

Book your Potsdam to Rotterdam train tickets online with Omio.

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 818+ 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 Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
7h 39m
€111–326
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
11h 10m
€55–80
Drive 652.7 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Rotterdamcar 652.7 km
6h 13m
€114–165
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
€96–306
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Hengelotrain 77
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 1m
€103–297
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 30m
€201–666
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 Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 43m
€99–247
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 54m
€123–334

Potsdam to Rotterdam by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

€111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.4 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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 Deventer in around 7h 39m. 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. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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