How to travel from Potsdam to Wiesbaden, Germany

The distance between Potsdam and Wiesbaden is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Potsdam to Wiesbaden by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out WiesbadenPotsdam if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Wiesbaden Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Drive

Drive to Wiesbaden.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance542km (337 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Potsdam and Wiesbaden

There are several options for getting from Potsdam to Wiesbaden by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Potsdam and Wiesbaden is around 514km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Potsdam and Wiesbaden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Potsdam to Wiesbaden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Potsdam and Wiesbaden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Potsdam and Wiesbaden. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Potsdam to Wiesbaden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Regional and VIAS Rail GmbH run train services between Potsdam and Wiesbaden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Potsdam and Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Potsdam to Wiesbaden. We recommend that you take the train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 then fly from Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA). instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Wiesbaden is Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden. Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) 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 Potsdam and Wiesbaden. The distance is around 542km (337 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Potsdam to Wiesbaden is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Potsdam to Wiesbaden

Compare travel optionsbetween Potsdam and Wiesbaden

Transport options from Potsdam to Wiesbaden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 40m
€140($140)
every 30 mins514km (319 miles)
Train to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, plane3h 15m
€135($135)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 1 similar
5h 20m
€145($145)
every 3 hours638km (396 miles)
Train5h 25m
€150($150)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€72($72)
on demand542km (337 miles)

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Airports near Wiesbaden

The following major airports near Wiesbaden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Wiesbaden
HHN
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Wiesbaden
CGN
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Wiesbaden