How to travel from Nuremburg to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Nuremburg and Potsdam is around 408km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Nuremburg 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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Fly to Leipzig (LEJ), Train

Fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Leipzig (LEJ) then take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €425($425)
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Train

Take the train to Berlin Hbf.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated byDeutsche Bahn+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin - ZOB.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance408km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nuremburg and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Nuremburg to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €425 ($425).

The distance between Nuremburg and Potsdam is around 408km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 356km (221 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Nuremburg and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nuremburg to Potsdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €425 ($425).

The cheapest way to travel between Nuremburg and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nuremburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nuremburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Berlin Hbf. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Intercity run train services between Nuremburg and Potsdam. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Nuremburg and Potsdam. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nuremburg to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin - ZOB. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Blablabus run regular bus services between Nuremburg and Potsdam. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nuremburg to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Nuremberg (NUE) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Nuremburg and Potsdam. The distance is around 408km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nuremburg to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nuremburg and Potsdam

Transport options from Nuremburg to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Leipzig (LEJ), Train + 4 similar
2h 40m
€425($425)
every 30 mins444km (276 miles)
Plane and Train3h 50m
€365($365)
every 30 mins1,192km (741 miles)
Train and Plane4hrs
€200($200)
every 30 mins724km (450 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 35m
€190($190)
every 30 mins715km (444 miles)
Train to Stuttgart Hbf, plane4h 55m
€240($240)
every 4 hours779km (484 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€115($115)
every 30 mins501km (312 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€25($25)
once daily453km (282 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€54($54)
on demand408km (253 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