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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €110 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Potsdam central train station station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo and Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

The distance between Potsdam and Rotterdam is 694 km. The road distance is 655.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 58m and costs €95 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Rotterdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Rotterdam train from?

Potsdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Rotterdam is to train via Enschede which takes 7h 58m and costs €95 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Potsdam to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Potsdam to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rotterdam Central Station.

Where does the Potsdam to Rotterdam train arrive?

Potsdam to Rotterdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hengelo station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Rotterdam is 655 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Potsdam to Rotterdam.

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

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

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

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hengelotrain 77
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Goudatrain Intercity
7h 58m
€98–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N1325
11h 10m
€65–100
Drive 655.3 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Rotterdamcar 655.3 km
6h 9m
€134–194
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BER - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
5h 4m
€118–323
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity
8h 38m
€76–137
Train via Werther
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain 10
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 43m
€75–187
Train, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)plane BER - RTM
6h 50m
€198–558
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 18m
€108–288
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 7m
€116–337

Potsdam to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 694.2 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Berlin Hbf, Hengelo, and Gouda in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Potsdam central train station to Rotterdam Central Station once daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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