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Rome to Potsdam by train
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International entry into Germany from Italy
- Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
Conditions of entry into Germany from Italy
- There are no current restrictions
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Potsdam is 116 117.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Potsdam is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Potsdam is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 116 117.
No, returning to Italy from Germany is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 24 Jan 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to bus via Prague which costs €55 - €160 and takes 27h 15m.
The quickest way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to fly and train which costs €55 - €240 and takes 6h.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Rome Tiburtina and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Prague, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
It is 1168 km from Rome to Potsdam. It is approximately 1474.5 km to drive.
The best way to get from Rome to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 16h 59m and costs €330 - €650.
It takes approximately 6h to get from Rome to Potsdam, including transfers.
Rome to Potsdam bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Rome Tiburtina station.
Rome to Potsdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to train which takes 16h 59m and costs €330 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus via Prague, which costs €55 - €160 and takes 27h 15m.
- Distance: 1168 km
- Duration: 6h
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Potsdam, Germany?
You can take a train from Rome to Potsdam via Milano Centrale, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 16h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rome to Potsdam via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station, Prague, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 in around 27h 15m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €360
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €360
Flights from Rome to Leipzig via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Rome to Leipzig via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Rome to Leipzig via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170 - €650
Flights from Rome to Dresden via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Rome to Dresden via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Rome to Dresden via Munich, Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €410
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €360
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Berlin Brandenburg via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Berlin Brandenburg via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Berlin Brandenburg via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
Flights from Rome Ciampino to Berlin Brandenburg via Thessaloniki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €350
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €320
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Milan Malpensa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €350
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50 - €310
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €390
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160 - €500
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €440
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €700
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €700
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €190 - €650
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Stuttgart
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €410
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €410
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €600
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Rome to Berlin Brandenburg via Paris Orly
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Naples to Berlin Brandenburg via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €220 - €850
Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26 - €40
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from München Hbf to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €110 - €150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27 - €40
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9 - €15
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €11
- Business
- €12 - €15
- 1st Class
- €12 - €15
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €10
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Berlin Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- Flixtrain
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17 - €50
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €27
- Smart Low Cost
- €17 - €24
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €50
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30 - €90
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €50
- Smart Low Cost
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €60 - €90
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14 - €29
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €200 - €360
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Roma Termini to Muenchen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €200 - €450
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 2nd Class
- €200 - €280
- 1st Class
- €330 - €450
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Rome Tiburtina to Prague Florenc Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- RegioJet
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- RegioJet
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague to Dresden Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Szczecin, Dworcowa to U Alexanderplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9 - €12
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0810
- support@citylines.bg
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Prague Florenc to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359-887-208-506
- racic_bg@yahoo.com
- Website
- racicbg.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Racic Eurobus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- 0700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Central Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 0040 723 450 475
- info@comati-psg.ro
- Website
- comati-psg.ro
Bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Dresden Bayrische Strasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €75 - €90
- Website
- Comati PSG
- Phone
- 48/796 473 308
- biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
- Website
- autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Rome to Szczecin
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Schedules at
- autokarpolska.com.pl
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The quickest flight from Rome Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 5m.
Rome to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 station.
Rome to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Potsdam is 1474 km. It takes approximately 13h 9m to drive from Rome to Potsdam.
Ryanair, easyJet, Austrian Airlines and five other airlines offer flights from Rome Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
There are 372+ hotels available in Potsdam. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Rome to Rome Airport is to train which takes 32 min and costs €7 - €35.