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

The cheapest way to get from Warsaw to Potsdam is to bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof which costs €31 - €33 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Warsaw to Potsdam is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Warsaw and Potsdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Warsaw, Bus Station West station and arriving at Potsdam central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Warsaw and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Warsaw to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Warszawa Centralna and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Warsaw to Potsdam?

The distance between Warsaw and Potsdam is 589 km. The road distance is 580.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Warsaw to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Warsaw to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Potsdam bus from?

Warsaw to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Warsaw, Bus Station West.

Where do I catch the Warsaw to Potsdam train from?

Warsaw to Potsdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Warszawa Centralna station.

Train or bus from Warsaw to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Warsaw to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, which costs €31 - €33 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Warsaw to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Warsaw to Potsdam train arrive?

Warsaw to Potsdam train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Frankfurt(Oder) station.

Can I drive from Warsaw to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Warsaw to Potsdam is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Warsaw to Potsdam.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1319+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Warsaw to Potsdam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Warsaw 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 Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbftrain Eic
5h 59m
€40–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Potsdam central train stationbus N1325
9h
€30–85
Bus via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
1. Take the bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus 846421
8h 30m
€31–33
Drive 580.9 km
1. Drive from Warsaw to Potsdamcar 580.9 km
5h 2m
€83–119
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane WAW - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 8m
€80–253
Train via Frankfurt (Oder)
1. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Frankfurt(Oder)train Eic
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Oder) to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
6h 19m
€40–86
Fly to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport, train
1. Fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) to Poznań–Ławica Henryk Wieniawski Airport (POZ)plane WAW - POZ
2. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Hbftrain
7h 6m
€85–241

Warsaw to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 588.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Warsaw, Poland and Potsdam, Germany?

PKP Intercity operates a train from Warszawa Centralna to Berlin Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–110 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Alternatively, Ecolines operates a bus from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €26 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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