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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Zurich?

The distance between Potsdam and Zurich is 714 km. The road distance is 757.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Potsdam to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Zurich bus from?

Potsdam to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Zurich?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 13h 45m.

Where does the Potsdam to Zurich bus arrive?

Potsdam to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Potsdam to Zurich train arrive?

Potsdam to Zurich train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Zurich is 757 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Potsdam to Zurich.

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

Book your Potsdam to Zurich bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1232+ hotels available in Zurich.

Potsdam to Zurich - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Zurich by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Zurich Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BER - ZRH
4h 53m
CHF 53–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Stationbus 234 / ...
13h 45m
CHF 35–81
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
10h 11m
CHF 84–242
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhf to Roßlau(Elbe)train Re7
2. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
13h 39m
CHF 157–227
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Basel (BSL)plane BER - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 12m
CHF 69–200
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Böblingen to Singentrain
4. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 123–302
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
10h 16m
CHF 88–302
Drive 757.4 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Zurichcar 757.4 km
8h
CHF 121–175
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurichcar
8h 55m
CHF 174–241

Potsdam to Zurich by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

CHF 84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713.6 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Zürich HB via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–75 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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