The distance between Darmstadt and Potsdam is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Darmstadt 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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Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
Take the bus to Magdeburg Central Bus Station then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
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There are several options for getting from Darmstadt to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).
The distance between Darmstadt and Potsdam is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 417km (259 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Darmstadt and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Darmstadt and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darmstadt and Potsdam. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Darmstadt to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Darmstadt and Potsdam. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Darmstadt and Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darmstadt to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Darmstadt and Potsdam. The distance is around 547km (340 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darmstadt to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €210($210) | hourly | 507km (315 miles) |
Train to Siegburg Bf, plane | 3h 35m | €140($140) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 60m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 730km (453 miles) |
Train | 4h 40m | €115($115) | twice daily | 565km (351 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | €61($61) | 3 times a week | 797km (495 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | €90($90) | on demand | 547km (340 miles) |
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