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

The cheapest way to get from Zwickau to Potsdam is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zwickau to Potsdam is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Zwickau and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zwickau station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Zwickau central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Zwickau and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Zwickau to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from Zwickau to Potsdam?

The distance between Zwickau and Potsdam is 280 km. The road distance is 236.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zwickau to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Zwickau to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Potsdam bus from?

Zwickau to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zwickau central train station.

Where do I catch the Zwickau to Potsdam train from?

Zwickau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Zwickau to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Zwickau to Potsdam is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Zwickau to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zwickau to Potsdam train arrive?

Zwickau to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zwickau to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zwickau to Potsdam is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Zwickau to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 843+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 28 / ...
3h 43m
€50–104
Drive 236.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zwickau to Potsdamcar 236.3 km
2h 31m
€34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Berlin Airport BERbus 039
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
5h 38m
Train via Dessau
1. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain S5x / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dessau Hbftrain S2
3. Take the train from Dessau Hbf to Potsdam, Rehbrücke Bhftrain Re7
4h 42m
€48–78
Train via Dresden
1. Take the train from Zwickau-Poelbitz to Dresden Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
5h 32m
€44–91

Zwickau to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 280.1 km
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 3h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zwickau central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 5h 38m.

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