How to travel from Wiesbaden to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Wiesbaden and Potsdam is around 514km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

9 routes found

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

Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • 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 S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance544km (338 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wiesbaden and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Wiesbaden to Potsdam by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

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

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

The quickest way to get from Wiesbaden to Potsdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Wiesbaden 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 Wiesbaden and Potsdam. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wiesbaden to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt Hbf and Berlin Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn Regional, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Wiesbaden and Potsdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Wiesbaden and Potsdam. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wiesbaden to Potsdam. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mainz Hbf West/Taubertsbergb. and Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Wiesbaden and Potsdam. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wiesbaden to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Wiesbaden and Potsdam. The distance is around 544km (338 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 Wiesbaden to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wiesbaden and Potsdam

Transport options from Wiesbaden to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 45m
€140($140)
every 30 mins514km (319 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
€130($130)
6 times a week676km (420 miles)
Fly to Leipzig (LEJ), Train3h 25m
€200($200)
every 30 mins542km (337 miles)
Fly to Dresden (DRS), Train3h 50m
€200($200)
every 3 hours635km (395 miles)
Train via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf + 2 similar
5h 20m
€145($145)
every 4 hours638km (396 miles)
Train5h 30m
€150($150)
hourly613km (381 miles)
Train to Potsdam Hbf8h 25m
€175($175)
once a week770km (479 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
5 times a week716km (445 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
€72($72)
on demand544km (338 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