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Compare train and coach for Dresden to Potsdam
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 prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 157 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£36 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Potsdam from Dresden by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Potsdam is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Dresden to Potsdam
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.
There are 2 travel options from Dresden to Potsdam: train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Potsdam is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £7 compared to other travel options to Potsdam:
Taking a coach costs £8 less than taking a train, which costs on average £15 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Potsdam from Dresden is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 27 min.
Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 2 h 35 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 97 miles from Dresden to Potsdam.
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Potsdam is:
- 10 coaches per day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Dresden and Potsdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Dresden to Potsdam:
The following travel companies offer services from Dresden to Potsdam:
- FlixBus can take you to Potsdam by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Dresden to Potsdam for £14.
- Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, Österreichische Bundesbahnen or FlixTrain can get you to Potsdam by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Dresden to Potsdam for £10 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach available with 8 direct coaches per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Potsdam as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Potsdam from Dresden.
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