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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 16m and costs €95 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rotterdam Central Station station and arriving at Potsdam central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Potsdam?

The distance between Rotterdam and Potsdam is 725 km. The road distance is 652.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €75 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Potsdam bus from?

Rotterdam to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Potsdam train from?

Rotterdam to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Potsdam bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Potsdam central train station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Potsdam train arrive?

Rotterdam to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amersfoort Centraal station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Potsdam is 652 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Potsdam?

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

Book your Rotterdam to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1380+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain Intercity direct
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 39m
€77–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
10h 45m
€45–85
Drive 652.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Potsdamcar 652.4 km
6h 11m
€117–169
Fly Rotterdam The Hague Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane RTM - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 30m
€202–719
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 34m
€82–194
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain European Sleeper
9h 34m
€70–137
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane AMS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 16m
€99–283
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BRU - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 34m
€112–286
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane AMS - HAJ
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to S Spandau Bhftrain
5h 20m
€184–466

Rotterdam to Potsdam by train

139Weekly Trains

7h 39mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.5 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Potsdam Hbf via Hilversum and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Potsdam central train station once daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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