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 €55 - €80 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 fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €200 - €650.

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 twice 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 Deventer and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Potsdam?

The distance between Rotterdam and Potsdam is 694 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 35m and costs €45 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m 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 35m and costs €45 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 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 Deventer 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?

Book your Rotterdam to Potsdam train tickets online with Omio.

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 1340+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Rotterdam to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Deventertrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Deventer to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 35m
€49–311
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain European Sleeper
9h 34m
€23–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
10h 45m
€55–80
Drive 652.4 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Potsdamcar 652.4 km
6h 11m
€114–165
Fly from Rotterdam The Hague 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 5m
€201–641
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
€113–347
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 11m
€96–303
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
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 16m
€92–310

Rotterdam to Potsdam by train

103Weekly Trains

7h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 694.4 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Potsdam Hbf via Deventer and Berlin Hbf in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Potsdam central train station once daily. Tickets cost €55–80 and the journey takes 10h 45m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once daily.

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