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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £483.
Distance: 157 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£39 Average Price | £483 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £27 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 4h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Potsdam:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Potsdam costing on average £39.
A coach is £457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Potsdam costing on average £483.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
Coach takes on average 5h 21m.
Tickets start at around £39 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-12.56. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Potsdam from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dresden to Potsdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Potsdam are Berlin, Werder (Havel), Brandenburg, Magdeburg and Lutherstadt Wittenberg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Potsdam on Omio.
Berlin is Germany’s capital, known for its layered history and creative, straightforward character. The Brandenburg Gate, museum collections and traces of the Berlin Wall sit among green spaces, varied districts and a strong nightlife culture.
Brandenburg an der Havel is a calm waterside city known for its medieval core and red-brick Gothic churches. Set across islands and riverbanks, it mixes historic streets with lakes and a noticeably relaxed pace.
Magdeburg on the Elbe is known for its medieval cathedral, Otto von Guericke’s legacy and Hundertwasser’s Green Citadel. Rebuilt after severe wartime damage, it feels spacious and modern, with broad squares and green riverside areas.
Lutherstadt Wittenberg is best known as the town of Martin Luther and the Reformation. Its compact Altstadt, UNESCO churches and Renaissance streets give it a calm, scholarly feel.
Travel to Potsdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Potsdam.
This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Potsdam:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Potsdam costing on average £39.
A coach is £457 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dresden to Potsdam costing on average £483.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 45m.
Coach takes on average 5h 21m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Potsdam as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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