How to travel from Dresden to Potsdam, Germany

There are several options for getting from Dresden to Potsdam by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Dresden and Potsdam is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (98 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Dresden and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dresden to Potsdam is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Dresden and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dresden and Potsdam. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dresden to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, Railjet and Hungarian Railways (MÁV) run train services between Dresden and Potsdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Dresden and Potsdam. We recommend that you drive to Potsdam. instead which will take 1h 55m.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dresden to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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 Dresden and Potsdam. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dresden to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).