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 €80 - €150 and takes 20h 54m.

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 €75 - €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 Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 41m.

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 €80 - €150.

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 Riga-Pasazieru 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 €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 25h 41m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 8:26 AM in Riga and 7:26 AM in Potsdam.

Where does the Riga to Potsdam train arrive?

Riga to Potsdam train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius 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 1401+ 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
€77–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1324 / ...
18h 40m
€84–147
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain Ic
25h 41m
€149–296
Drive 1,159.1 km
1. Drive from Riga to Potsdamcar 1,159.1 km
13h 41m
€178–257
Bus via Bauska
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Bauskabus
2. Take the bus from Bauska to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
20h 54m
€81–141

Riga to Potsdam by bus, foot, and train

28Weekly Services

18h 40mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest 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 3 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 Riga-Pasazieru to Potsdam Hbf via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, and Berlin Hbf in around 25h 41m.

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