How to Travel from
Potsdam to Cologne
by Plane, Train, Route or Car
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Potsdam, Germany → Cologne, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Potsdam to Cologne
Composite routes from Potsdam to Cologne
Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
533 km.
from $29
Other
3 h 28 min
Train, Plane
450 km.
from $130.85
4 h 4 min
Train, Plane
450 km.
from $154.22
4 h 21 min
Train, Plane
450 km.
from $218.89
Route Navigator Potsdam - Cologne
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Continue onto Friedrich-List-Straße
Friedrich-List-Straße, 21 м
21 м
Turn left onto Heinrich-Mann-Allee and take B 1, B 2, , toward Brandenburg, B-Spandau, Zentrum, Landtag
Heinrich-Mann-Allee, Brandenburg, B-Spandau, Zentrum, Landtag, B 1, B 2, , , 1 km 490 м
1 km 490 м
Turn left onto Zeppelinstraße and take B 1 toward Brandenburg, Werder, Luftschiffhafen
Zeppelinstraße, Brandenburg, Werder, Luftschiffhafen, B 1, 7 km 715 м
7 km 715 м
Turn slight left onto Am Brückenpark
Am Brückenpark, 1 km 850 м
1 km 850 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Berliner Chaussee
Berliner Chaussee, 7 km 115 м
7 km 115 м
Turn left onto Lehniner Chaussee
Lehniner Chaussee, 8 km 289 м
8 km 289 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto L 86
94 м
94 м
Turn slight right onto L 86
1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
Keep right and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 84 km 839 м
84 km 839 м
Keep right and take B 189 toward Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben
Magdeburg-Zentrum, Stendal, Barleben, B 189, 362 м
362 м
Keep left and take B 189 toward Magdeburg, -Zentrum
Magdeburg, -Zentrum, B 189, 499 м
499 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 97 km 317 м
97 km 317 м
Keep right and take B 444 toward Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost
Peine, Ilsede, Edemissen, Peine-Ost, B 444, 208 м
208 м
Keep left and take B 444 toward Peine
Peine, B 444, 2 km 8 м
2 km 8 м
Keep left and take A 2 toward Hannover
Hannover, A 2, 221 km 330 м
221 km 330 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Bremen, Dortmund
Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Bremen, Dortmund, A 1, 353 м
353 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Dortmund
Köln, Frankfurt a.M., Dortmund, A 1, 87 km 240 м
87 km 240 м
Keep right and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, Oberhausen, 383 м
383 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt a.M., Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 1 km 819 м
1 km 819 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen
Frankfurt am Main, Köln, Leverkusen, A 3, 6 km 237 м
6 km 237 м
Keep right and drive toward Köln-Mühlheim
Köln-Mühlheim, 1 km 284 м
1 km 284 м
Turn slight left
1 km
1 km
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 109 м
109 м
Turn left onto Keupstraße
Keupstraße, 28 м
28 м
Turn right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 314 м
314 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring
Clevischer Ring, 225 м
225 м
Keep left onto Bergischer Ring
Bergischer Ring, 2 km 182 м
2 km 182 м
Keep right
106 м
106 м
Keep left
1 km 884 м
1 km 884 м
Keep right onto Opladener Straße
Opladener Straße, 420 м
420 м
Continue onto Mindener Straße
Mindener Straße, 1 km 984 м
1 km 984 м
Keep right and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 90 м
90 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Cologne?
The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Cologne is to rideshare which costs $16.30 - $33.70 and takes 5h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Potsdam to Cologne?
The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 3h 28m and costs $65.22 - $250 .
Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Cologne?
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
How far is it from Potsdam to Cologne?
The distance between Potsdam and Cologne is 572 km. The road distance is 543.2 km.
How do I travel from Potsdam to Cologne without a car?
The best way to get from Potsdam to Cologne without a car is to train via Berlin Zoologischer Garten which takes 5h 36m and costs $45.65 - $152.17 .
How long does it take to get from Potsdam to Cologne?
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Potsdam to Cologne, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Potsdam to Cologne train from?
Potsdam to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Where does the Potsdam to Cologne train arrive?
Potsdam to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Can I drive from Potsdam to Cologne?
Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Cologne is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Potsdam to Cologne.
How do I get a train ticket from Potsdam to Cologne?
Book your Potsdam to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Cologne?
There are 1593+ hotels available in Cologne. Prices start at $45.33 per night.
Can I share a ride from Potsdam to Cologne?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Potsdam and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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