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Bus Berlin to Potsdam: Trip Overview

Bus Berlin to Potsdam: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:20 PM
Latest bus departure2:20 PM

Berlin to Potsdam Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Berlin to Potsdam.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Berlin to Potsdam from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Potsdam from Berlin, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Berlin - Potsdam

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Potsdam. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Berlin to Potsdam takes about 1h on average, but you can get there in as little as 25m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 18 miles (29 km) that separate the two cities.

Berlin and Potsdam are 18 miles (29 km) apart.

The majority of buses traveling from Berlin to Potsdam start their journey at ZOB and wind up at Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $6 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Potsdam from Berlin.

The bus ticket costs $10 on average. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $6 to $14, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, a day trip from Berlin to Potsdam is definitely doable. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 50m. So you'll have enough time to visit Potsdam before returning to Berlin in the evening.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Berlin to Potsdam but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Berlin to Potsdam, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Berlin to Potsdam.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Berlin to Potsdam.

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Potsdam?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time1hAvg Price$10Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time31mAvg Price$16Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Berlin and Potsdam is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $10 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $6. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Potsdam, choose the bus, as it will take you from Berlin to Potsdam in about 31m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Berlin by bus?

Bus from Potsdam to Berlin

You can also go to Potsdam by train

Train from Berlin to Potsdam

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