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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Potsdam is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 47m and costs €65 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Rīgas and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.

How far is it from Riga to Potsdam?

The distance between Riga and Potsdam is 903 km. The road distance is 1159.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Potsdam without a car is to bus which takes 18h 40m and costs €50 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Riga to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Potsdam train from?

Riga to Potsdam train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas station.

Train or bus from Riga to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Riga to Potsdam is to bus which takes 18h 40m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 7m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 12:29 AM in Riga and 11:29 PM in Potsdam.

Where does the Riga to Potsdam train arrive?

Riga to Potsdam train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaišiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Potsdam is 1159 km. It takes approximately 13h 41m to drive from Riga to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1353+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Potsdam by plane, 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.

Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 47m
€67–182
Bus via Bauska
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Bauskabus
2. Take the bus from Bauska to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
20h 54m
€37–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1324 / ...
18h 40m
€50–86
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
20h 7m
€76–140
Drive 1,159.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Potsdamcar 1,159.1 km
13h 41m
€176–254

Riga to Potsdam by bus, foot, and train

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18h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 903.4 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Potsdam, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 18h. Ecolines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas to Potsdam Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Berlin Hbf in around 20h 7m.

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