How to travel from Berlin to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Berlin and Potsdam is around 25km (16 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 28min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Berlin to Potsdam by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration28min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €7($7)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn Regional+ 1 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to S Wannsee Bhf and then to Potsdam Burgstr./Klinikum.

  • Duration54min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Potsdam.

  • Duration29min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Taxi Berlin

+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration29min
  • Distance34km (21 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Berlin and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Berlin to Potsdam by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 54min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €7 ($7).

The distance between Berlin and Potsdam is around 25km (16 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)

It takes around 28min to get from Berlin and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 29min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Berlin to Potsdam is to take the train which takes around 28min and will set you back approx €7 ($7).

The cheapest way to travel between Berlin and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Berlin and Potsdam. It typically takes around 28min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Berlin and Potsdam with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 28min.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Berlin and Potsdam. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 28min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Berlin and Potsdam. It typically takes around 54min and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Berlin to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in S Wannsee Bhf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 54min.

BVG, FlixBus and Verkehrsbetrieb Potsdam GmbH run regular bus services between Berlin and Potsdam. Buses run hourly and take around 54min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Berlin to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 28min.

The closest major airport to Potsdam is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Potsdam. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Berlin and Potsdam. The distance is around 34km (21 miles) by road and it will take around 29min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Berlin to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 28min and will usually cost around €7 ($7).

How do I get from Berlin to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Berlin and Potsdam

Transport options from Berlin to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
28min
€7($7)
every 20 mins27km (17 miles)
Bus
54min
€3($3)
hourly25km (16 miles)
Taxi
29min
€80($80)
on demand34km (21 miles)
Drive
29min
€5($5)
on demand34km (21 miles)

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Airports near Potsdam

The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Potsdam
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Potsdam
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Potsdam