How to travel from Darmstadt to Potsdam, Germany

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Train

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Magdeburg Central Bus Station then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance547km (340 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Darmstadt and Potsdam

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Darmstadt to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Darmstadt and Potsdam

Transport options from Darmstadt to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€210($210)
hourly507km (315 miles)
Train to Siegburg Bf, plane3h 35m
€140($140)
hourly707km (439 miles)
Train and Plane3h 60m
€235($235)
every 3 hours730km (453 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€115($115)
twice daily565km (351 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 45m
€61($61)
3 times a week797km (495 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€90($90)
on demand547km (340 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