How to travel from Bremen to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Bremen and Potsdam is around 363km (226 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bremen to Potsdam by train, bus, 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 Hamburg Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Bremen (BRE) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Bus

Take the bus to Magdeburg Central Bus Station and then to Potsdam central train station.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance363km (226 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bremen and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Bremen to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Bremen and Potsdam is around 363km (226 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Bremen and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bremen to Potsdam is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Bremen and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bremen and Potsdam. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bremen and Potsdam with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn, metronom, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Swiss Railways and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Bremen and Potsdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Bremen and Potsdam. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bremen to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Magdeburg Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Racic Eurobus, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Bremen and Potsdam. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bremen to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Bremen (BRE) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Bremen and Potsdam. The distance is around 363km (226 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bremen to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bremen and Potsdam

Transport options from Bremen to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 5m
€115($115)
hourly426km (265 miles)
Train to Potsdam Hbf3h 50m
€100($100)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€200($200)
every 30 mins816km (507 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€355($355)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
€11($11)
5 times a week397km (247 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
€48($48)
on demand363km (226 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