How to travel from Eisenach to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Eisenach and Potsdam is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Eisenach 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 Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €81($81)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Eisenach and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Eisenach to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €76 ($76) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Eisenach and Potsdam is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 247km (153 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Eisenach and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Eisenach to Potsdam is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Eisenach and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €76 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Eisenach and Potsdam. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Eisenach 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 55m.

Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Eisenach and Potsdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Eisenach and Potsdam. We recommend that you drive to Potsdam. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Eisenach to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Eisenach and Potsdam. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Eisenach to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €81 ($81).

How do I get from Eisenach to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Eisenach and Potsdam

Transport options from Eisenach to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€81($81)
every 4 hours368km (229 miles)
Train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof3h 35m
€76($76)
once daily355km (221 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
€250($250)
hourly690km (428 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€55($55)
on demand332km (206 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