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Compare coach and train for Rotterdam to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £92.
Distance: 588 km
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£92 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 13m Average total duration Fastest 7h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 15m Average total duration 10h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Rotterdam to Potsdam
Netherlands
Germany
Trains from Rotterdam to Potsdam run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £92 but you can travel from only £52 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:41, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 588 km distance in 8h 20m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £52
Distance 588 km |
Average train duration 7h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £92 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 20m |
First train 03:41 |
Last train 22:56 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £52
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Rotterdam to Potsdam trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Rotterdam and Potsdam from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
7h 48m
Cheapest Price
£35
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Quiet zone
FAQs: Rotterdam to Potsdam train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Potsdam by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Potsdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
To fully explore Potsdam's historic palaces, gardens, and cultural sites, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
A day trip from Rotterdam to Potsdam is not feasible as the journey takes 8h 20m. Trains operate 7 times per day. The distance is 588 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Rotterdam to Potsdam can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £92, while the average price tends to be around £92.
The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Potsdam is by coach, costing approximately £52.
The train distance from Rotterdam to Potsdam is 588 km.
The last train from Rotterdam to Potsdam departs at 22:56.
There is no night train service from Rotterdam to Potsdam.
Booking trains from Rotterdam to Potsdam in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Potsdam covers a distance of 588 km and takes approximately 8h 20m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train station in Rotterdam that goes to Potsdam is Rotterdam Centraal, and it arrives at Potsdam Hbf.
The first train from Rotterdam to Potsdam leaves at 3:41.
Trains from Rotterdam to Potsdam run approximately 7 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Rotterdam to Potsdam.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Rotterdam to Potsdam.
To get from Rotterdam to Potsdam, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train journey from Rotterdam to Potsdam offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, with segments featuring picturesque views of the Dutch and German countryside, historic towns, and rivers, especially as the route traverses regions like North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Potsdam
Rotterdam
Potsdam
The major train station for departures in Rotterdam is Rotterdam Centraal. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Rotterdam Centraal for your trip from Rotterdam to Potsdam.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- Luggage lockers are located at the north side of the station, next to the escalator to Platform 15. A small safe costs €6.00 and a large safe costs €9.00 for 24 hours.
Dining
- Smullers
- Albert Heijn to go
- Starbucks
- La Place
- Julia's
- Ekmekci
- LEON
- The Doner Company
- StationsHuiskamer
- De Broodzaak
- & more
Accessibility
- Escalators, elevators, wheelchair access, personalized mobility assistance.
Hotel
- Rotterdam Marriott Hotel
- Layin’ Rotterdam Central
- Hostel Ani & Haakien
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sun: 00:00 - 24:00
Information Desk
- Located inside the central hall.
Public transport options for Rotterdam Centraal
- Subway lines: D, E
- Bus lines: 33, 34, 38, 39, 40, 44, 48
- Tram lines: 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 21, 23, 24, 25
- Train lines: NS Intercity, NS Intercity Direct, NS Sprinter, NS Nachtnet, Thalys, Eurostar
The major train station for arrivals in Potsdam is Potsdam Charlottenhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Potsdam Charlottenhof for your journey to Potsdam from Rotterdam.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockers
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
2 kmDining
- Domino's
- Mylia
- Avanti
- Quendel
Hotel
- Pension Sanssouci
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- Smiley's Pizza Profis
- Addy's Bistro und Café
- Bao An
- Theo's Inselcafé
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Express
- The niu Amity
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