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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Potsdam is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Potsdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Potsdam?

The distance between Utrecht and Potsdam is 639 km. The road distance is 595.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Utrecht to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Utrecht to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Potsdam is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs €55 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Utrecht to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Utrecht to Potsdam train arrive?

Utrecht to Potsdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Potsdam is 596 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Utrecht to Potsdam.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal to Berlin Hbftrain 77
6h 8m
€56–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N31
8h 45m
€39–96
Drive 595.8 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Potsdamcar 595.8 km
5h 34m
€106–153
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht 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 17m
€100–279
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 22m
€95–302
Train via Amersfoort, Centraal Station
1. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
7h 53m
€98–329
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 53m
€114–338
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€110–351
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
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 17m
€181–493

Utrecht to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 639 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Berlin Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €50–170 and the journey takes 5h 24m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €30–90 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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