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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Potsdam is to bus via Bauska which costs €90 - €170 and takes 22h 4m.

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 44m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 11m.

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 Centrālā stacija and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia and Frankfurt(Oder). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

How far is it from Riga to Potsdam?

The distance between Riga and Potsdam is 903 km. The road distance is 1159 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 train which takes 19h 10m and costs €100 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Riga to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Potsdam bus from?

Riga to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Riga to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Riga to Potsdam is to train which takes 19h 10m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 20h 11m.

Where does the Riga to Potsdam bus arrive?

Riga to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 4:50 AM in Riga and 3:50 AM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly, train
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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 44m
€79–236
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Frankfurt(Oder)train Eic
4. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
19h 10m
€100–168
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1224 / ...
20h 11m
€101–178
Drive 1,159 km
1. Drive from Riga to Potsdamcar 1,159 km
13h 41m
€186–269
Bus via Bauska
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rātslaukumsbus 7482
2. Take the bus from Bauska to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
22h 4m
€91–168

Riga to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 903.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Potsdam Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, and Frankfurt(Oder) in around 19h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 3 times a day. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 19h 30m. Ecolines also services this route once daily.

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