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 - €120 and takes 18h 41m.

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 €70 - €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 Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Rzepin and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.

How far is it from Riga to Potsdam?

The distance between Riga and Potsdam is 903 km. The road distance is 1081.5 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 41m and costs €50 - €120.

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 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 41m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €160 and takes 20h 40m.

What is the time difference between Riga and Potsdam?

Potsdam is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 10:30 PM in Riga and 9:30 PM in Potsdam.

Where does the Riga to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Potsdam is 1082 km. It takes approximately 15h 28m to drive from Riga to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1329+ 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)RIX - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
5h 47m
€71–186
Bus via Bauska
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Bauska
2. Take the bus from Bauska to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
20h 55m
€37–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1324 / ...
18h 41m
€52–118
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorys151
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodnia
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Rzepin95 / ...
4. Take the train from Rzepin to Berlin Hbf95 / ...
20h 40m
€123–152
Drive 1,081.5 km
1. Drive from Riga to Potsdam1,081.5 km
15h 28m
€166–239

Riga to Potsdam by bus, foot, and train

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18h 41mAverage 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 €50–120 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 Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Rzepin, and Berlin Hbf in around 20h 40m.

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