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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to France is to train and fly which costs €60 - €230 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to France is to train and fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to France. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Magdeburg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and France?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to France. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Châtelet via Koeln Hbf and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Potsdam to France?

The distance between Potsdam and France is 938 km. The road distance is 1015.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to France without a car is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €280 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Potsdam to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to France bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Potsdam to France train from?

Potsdam to France train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to France?

The best way to get from Potsdam to France is to train which takes 9h 47m and costs €280 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Potsdam to France bus arrive?

Potsdam to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Magdeburg central bus station.

Where does the Potsdam to France train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to France is 1016 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Potsdam to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 21723+ hotels available in France.

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There are 11 ways to get from Potsdam to France by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BER - CDG
5h 31m
€75–230
Train, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BER - NCE
5h 32m
€64–221
Train
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 10
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
9h 47m
€287–494
Bus
1. Take the bus from Potsdam central train station to Magdeburg central bus stationbus N1325
2. Take the bus from Magdeburg central bus station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N300
14h 23m
€100–150
Drive 1,015.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Pariscar 1,015.9 km
9h 5m
€186–269
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BER - ORY
5h 28m
€138–328
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
6h 14m
€125–301
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 Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 56m
€116–283
Train, fly to Saarbrücken Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Saarbrücken Airport (SCN)plane BER - SCN
3. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain
7h 18m
€157–337
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Potsdam Central Station to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Flx30
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
10h 47m
€262–422
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Paris-Esttrain Trn
20h 27m
€268–370

Potsdam to France by train and subway

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 937.7 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and France?

You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Châtelet via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 9h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Châtelet via Magdeburg central bus station, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 14h 23m.

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