How to travel from Lubeck to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Lubeck and Potsdam is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lubeck to Potsdam by train, bus and car. 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 Hamburg Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)

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Bus

Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs4 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Distance280km (174 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lubeck and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Lubeck to Potsdam by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €37 ($37).

The distance between Lubeck and Potsdam is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 227km (141 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lubeck and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lubeck to Potsdam is to drive which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €37 ($37).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lubeck and Potsdam. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lubeck to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and ODEG run train services between Lubeck and Potsdam. Trains depart every 30 mins 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lubeck and Potsdam. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lubeck to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Lubeck and Potsdam. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lubeck to Potsdam. We recommend that you take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Berlin Hbf. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Lubeck and Potsdam. The distance is around 280km (174 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lubeck to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Lubeck to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Lubeck and Potsdam

Transport options from Lubeck to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
2h 55m
€95($95)
every 30 mins374km (232 miles)
Train via Bad Kleinen Bhf3h 60m
€55($55)
every 4 hours307km (191 miles)
Train via Bad Kleinen Bhf4h 10m
€56($56)
hourly317km (197 miles)
Bus
5hrs
4 times a week361km (224 miles)
Drive
2h 45m
€37($37)
on demand280km (174 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