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

The cheapest way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to rideshare which costs €11 - €15 and takes 2h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Weimar and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Weimar to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Weimar and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Weimar to Potsdam?

The distance between Weimar and Potsdam is 278 km. The road distance is 236.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Weimar to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Weimar to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Weimar to Potsdam train from?

Weimar to Potsdam train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, depart from Weimar station.

Train or bus from Weimar to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Weimar to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 5h 4m.

Where does the Weimar to Potsdam train arrive?

Weimar to Potsdam train services, operated by Abellio GmbH, arrive at Halle(Saale)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Weimar to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Weimar to Potsdam is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Weimar to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1325+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Can I share a ride from Weimar to Potsdam?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Weimar and Potsdam. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Weimar to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Weimar to Potsdam by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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 Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain S7
3h 15m
€40–111
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Weimar to Potsdamrideshare 236.2 km
2h 47m
€11–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Weimar central train station to Leipzig central train stationbus N3214
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Berlin Wannseebus 025
5h 4m
€22–55
Train via Dessau
1. Take the train from Weimar to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S8
3. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
5h 14m
€45–67
Drive 236.1 km
1. Drive from Weimar to Potsdamcar 236.1 km
2h 27m
€34–49

Weimar to Potsdam by train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Weimar, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Weimar to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weimar central train station to Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig central train station, Berlin Wannsee, and Berlin-Wannsee in around 5h 4m.

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