How to travel from Marburg to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Marburg and Potsdam is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marburg 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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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.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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Train

Take the train to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and then to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Bus

Take the bus to Magdeburg ZOB and then to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marburg and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Marburg to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Marburg and Potsdam is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Marburg and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marburg to Potsdam is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Marburg and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Berlin Hauptbahnhof. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HLB Hessische Landesbahn GmbH, FlixTrain and cantus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH run train services between Marburg and Potsdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Marburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Magdeburg ZOB. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Marburg and Potsdam. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marburg 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 3h 30m.

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 Marburg and Potsdam. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marburg to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marburg and Potsdam

Transport options from Marburg to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
€215($215)
every 3 hours586km (364 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, plane4h 30m
€145($145)
every 3 hours786km (488 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€115($115)
every 4 hours504km (313 miles)
Train via Kassel Hbf6h 20m
€67($67)
twice daily486km (302 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€29($29)
once daily459km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€81($81)
on demand489km (304 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