How to travel from Bielefeld to Potsdam, Germany

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.

9 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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3 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bielefeld and Potsdam

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bielefeld to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Bielefeld and Potsdam

Transport options from Bielefeld to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 3 similar
3hrs
€95($95)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Train to S Ostbahnhof3h 35m
€33($33)
5 times a week400km (248 miles)
Train to Potsdam Hbf3h 40m
€90($90)
4 times a day367km (228 miles)
Train via Magdeburg Hbf3h 50m
€90($90)
every 4 hours367km (228 miles)
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 60m
€210($210)
hourly705km (438 miles)
Train to Ibbenbüren, Bahnhof, plane4hrs
€180($180)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train to Wuppertal Hbf, plane4h 30m
€150($150)
hourly720km (447 miles)
Train to Paderborn Hbf, plane9h 20m
€240($240)
every 2 hours4,687km (2,913 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€48($48)
on demand365km (227 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