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 €85 - €160 and takes 22h 3m.

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 41m and costs €80 - €200.

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, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

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 €85 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 Centrālā stacija 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 €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €370 and takes 18h 57m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:54 AM in Riga and 9:54 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.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1410+ 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 41m
€82–198
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1324 / ...
18h 40m
€86–155
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Centralnatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
18h 57m
€163–362
Drive 1,159.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Potsdamcar 1,159.1 km
13h 41m
€179–259
Bus via Bauska
1. Take the bus from Rīgas SAO to Rātslaukumsbus 7482
2. Take the bus from Bauska to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
22h 3m
€86–158

Riga to Potsdam by bus, foot, and train

35Weekly Services

18h 40mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 903.4 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 4 times a day. Tickets cost €85–150 and the journey takes 18h. Ecolines also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Potsdam Hbf via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Centralna, and Berlin Hbf in around 18h 57m.

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