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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Potsdam is to fly and train which costs €50 - €150 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 18m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Potsdam?

The distance between Zurich and Potsdam is 714 km. The road distance is 758.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Potsdam without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 8m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Zurich to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zurich to Potsdam train from?

Zurich to Potsdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Zurich to Potsdam is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 8m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 23m.

Where does the Zurich to Potsdam bus arrive?

Zurich to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Zurich to Potsdam train arrive?

Zurich to Potsdam train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Potsdam is 758 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Zurich to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Zurich to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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

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

Fly from Zurich Airport, train
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1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 18m
€53–144
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
10h 8m
€79–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N42
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
15h 23m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 3m
€77–297
Train to Basel, fly, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BSL - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€63–203
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
4. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 9m
€131–319
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Roßlau(Elbe)train
3. Take the train from Roßlau(Elbe) to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
12h 34m
€276–476
Drive 758.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Potsdamcar 758.4 km
7h 53m
€130–187
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zurich to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Potsdamcar
8h
€183–243

Zurich to Potsdam by train

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 713.6 km
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Potsdam Hbf via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Berlin Hbf in around 10h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 15h 23m.

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