How to travel from Koblenz to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Koblenz and Potsdam is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Koblenz 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 and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train via Wuppertal Hbf

Take the train to Wuppertal Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koblenz and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Koblenz to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Koblenz and Potsdam is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 442km (275 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Koblenz and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Koblenz to Potsdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Koblenz and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Koblenz and Potsdam. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Koblenz and Potsdam with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 7h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Koblenz and Potsdam. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Koblenz and Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koblenz to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Koblenz and Potsdam. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koblenz to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Koblenz to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Koblenz and Potsdam

Transport options from Koblenz to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
3h 25m
€170($170)
hourly596km (370 miles)
Train to Köln Grengel/Flughafen Köln/Bonn Flughafen Bf, plane3h 35m
€105($105)
hourly600km (373 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Hbf, plane3h 50m
€205($205)
every 3 hours667km (414 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4hrs
€230($230)
hourly624km (388 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 30m
€230($230)
every 3 hours717km (446 miles)
Train via Wuppertal Hbf + 2 similar
5h 50m
€165($165)
every 2 hours665km (413 miles)
Train5h 50m
€155($155)
once daily665km (414 miles)
Train to Potsdam Hbf7h 15m
€150($150)
once a week670km (416 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€76($76)
on demand578km (359 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