The distance between Hamburg and Potsdam is around 283km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Hamburg 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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Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
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Take the bus to Berlin central bus station.
Fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.
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There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €77 ($77).
The distance between Hamburg and Potsdam is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (150 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Hamburg and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €77 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hamburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain run train services between Hamburg and Potsdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin central bus station. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Potsdam. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Hamburg (HAM) to Berlin Brandenburg (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 45m.
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 Hamburg and Potsdam. The distance is around 283km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €77 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €77($77) | hourly | 312km (194 miles) |
Train to Berlin Charlottenburg | 3h 10m | €25($25) | 4 times a day | 303km (188 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 306km (190 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 45m | €130($130) | hourly | 885km (550 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €38($38) | on demand | 283km (176 miles) |
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The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.