There are 4 ways to get from Potsdam to Weimar by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
2h 35m€51–179Drive 234.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Potsdam to Weimarcar 234.1 km
2h 26m€35–50Train via Halle (Saale)
- Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 57 / ...
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain Re16 / ...
3h 14m€51–103Train via Halle (Saale) #2
- Take the train from Ludwigsfelde, Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re3
- Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimartrain Re16 / ...
4h 51m€51–164
Potsdam to Weimar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Weimar is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Weimar is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Weimar via Berlin Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Potsdam and Weimar is 304 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.
The best way to get from Potsdam to Weimar without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs €50 - €180.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Potsdam to Weimar, including transfers.
Potsdam to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Weimar is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Potsdam to Weimar.
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What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Weimar, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Berlin Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €45–100
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Ludwigsfelde, Bahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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