The distance between Bielefeld and Potsdam is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bielefeld to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
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There are several options for getting from Bielefeld to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Bielefeld and Potsdam is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Bielefeld and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bielefeld to Potsdam is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Bielefeld and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bielefeld and Potsdam. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bielefeld and Potsdam with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Abellio and ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH run train services between Bielefeld and Potsdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bielefeld and Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bielefeld to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 60m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bielefeld and Potsdam. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bielefeld to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 3 similar | 3hrs | €95($95) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Train to S Ostbahnhof | 3h 35m | €33($33) | 5 times a week | 400km (248 miles) |
Train to Potsdam Hbf | 3h 40m | €90($90) | 4 times a day | 367km (228 miles) |
Train via Magdeburg Hbf | 3h 50m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 60m | €210($210) | hourly | 705km (438 miles) |
Train to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof, plane | 4hrs | €180($180) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Train to Wuppertal Hbf, plane | 4h 30m | €150($150) | hourly | 720km (447 miles) |
Train to Paderborn Hbf, plane | 9h 20m | €240($240) | every 2 hours | 4,687km (2,913 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | €48($48) | on demand | 365km (227 miles) |
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The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.