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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to bus which costs €60 - €160 and takes 22h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 6h 12m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Bologna Centrale, München Hbf and Berlin-Wannsee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

How far is it from Rome to Potsdam?

The distance between Rome and Potsdam is 1262 km. The road distance is 1444.4 km.

How do I travel from Rome to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Rome to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs €200 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Rome to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Potsdam bus from?

Rome to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Potsdam train from?

Rome to Potsdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Rome to Potsdam is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs €200 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €160 and takes 22h 5m.

Where does the Rome to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome to Potsdam train arrive?

Rome to Potsdam train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Potsdam is 1444 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Rome to Potsdam.

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

Book your Rome to Potsdam bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Rome to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Fiumicino International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)FCO - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
6h 12m
€70–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Berlin, Zentralen OmnibusbahnhofN1385
22h 5m
€63–155
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Bologna Centrale
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to München Hbf89
3. Take the train from München Hbf to S Wannsee Bhf29 / ...
14h 50m
€204–293
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen HbfEn
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbf29 / ...
20h 19m
€230–440
Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport, train
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)CIA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
8h 44m
€95–277
Train to Naples Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)NAP - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
7h 13m
€93–257
Bus via Kunowice
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm
24h 31m
€145–186
Drive 1,444.4 km
1. Drive from Rome to Potsdam1,444.4 km
13h 14m
€223–322
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbf
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Hannover Hbf
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdam
15h 19m
€254–1,126

Rome to Potsdam by train

2Weekly Trains

14h 50mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,261.6 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Potsdam Hbf via Bologna Centrale, München Hbf, S Wannsee Bhf, and Berlin-Wannsee in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €55–150 and the journey takes 20h 45m.

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