How to travel from Hagen to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Hagen and Potsdam is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hagen 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.

👋 Also check out PotsdamHagen if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)

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Bus

Take the bus to Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and then to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Distance476km (296 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hagen and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Hagen to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).

The distance between Hagen and Potsdam is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Hagen and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hagen to Potsdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Hagen and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hagen and Potsdam. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hagen to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, ODEG, Abellio, ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, National Express and Dutch Railways run train services between Hagen and Potsdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Hagen and Potsdam. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hagen to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Osnabrück Hauptbahnhof/ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hagen and Potsdam. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hagen to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 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 Hagen and Potsdam. The distance is around 476km (296 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hagen to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hagen and Potsdam

Transport options from Hagen to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€135($135)
hourly590km (367 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, plane3h 20m
€125($125)
hourly605km (376 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz, plane3h 55m
€260($260)
hourly717km (445 miles)
Train + 2 similar
4h 25m
€105($105)
hourly504km (313 miles)
Train via Minden(Westf)4h 40m
€81($81)
twice a week502km (312 miles)
Train via Magdeburg Hbf5h 5m
€100($100)
every 4 hours488km (303 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€35($35)
once daily578km (359 miles)
Drive
4h 5m
€79($79)
on demand476km (296 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