Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Gelsenkirchen to Potsdam on 21 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	13:04	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	4h 55m	17:59	Potsdam Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	18:04	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	4h 58m	23:02	Potsdam Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	18:09	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	5h 33m	23:42	Potsdam Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE	Train	19:04	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	4h 58m	00:02	Potsdam Train Station	No tags
Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn	Train	20:04	Gelsenkirchen Hbf	4h 58m	01:02	Potsdam Train Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Gelsenkirchen to Potsdam

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Potsdam. The journey takes about 4 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just £80, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

4h 58mAverage duration

261 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£109 - £109	Average duration17h 55m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£80 - £122	Average duration4h 58m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

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

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time17h 55m	Avg price£109	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time4h 58m	Avg price£89	Daily departures10

The best way to travel between Gelsenkirchen and Potsdam is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £89 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £80. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Potsdam, choose the train, as it will take you from Gelsenkirchen to Potsdam in about 4h 58m – that's the fastest way to get there!