What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Frankfurt and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Mainz to Potsdam?

The distance between Mainz and Potsdam is 576 km. The road distance is 514.4 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €180.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Potsdam?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Mainz to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Potsdam bus from?

Mainz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Potsdam train from?

Mainz to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Mainz to Potsdam is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Mainz to Potsdam bus arrive?

Mainz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Potsdam train arrive?

Mainz to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Potsdam is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Mainz to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Potsdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Potsdam?

Book your Mainz to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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Mainz to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbftrain 12 / ...
5h 46m
€88–178
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Magdeburgbus
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
11h 23m
€53–119
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1334
9h 25m
€54–81
Drive 514.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Potsdamcar 514.4 km
5h 16m
€93–134
Fly Frankfurt to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 6m
€92–220
Train via Magdeburg
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdam Hbftrain Re
8h 4m
€111–220
Fly Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
4h 59m
€128–223
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 5m
€124–304
Fly Frankfurt to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbftrain
5h 32m
€136–353

Mainz to Potsdam by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.9 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Potsdam, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mainz central train station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €50–80 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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