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Potsdam - Bonn Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

There are 14 daily trains from Potsdam to Bonn. Traveling by train from Potsdam to Bonn usually takes around 6 hours and 43 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Distance280 mi (451 km)
Fastest train5h 46m
Lowest price$170.26
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
Train lines2

Which train should you take from Potsdam to Bonn?

2 train services operate from Potsdam to Bonn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 6 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn116h 48m$167.43
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company66h 41m$172.11
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Potsdam to Bonn start from $49, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Bonn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Potsdam leaves from Marquardt . And in Bonn trains arrive at Bonn-Bad Godesberg and one other train station.

    From Potsdam to Bonn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 41 minutes. If you are looking to get to Bonn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Potsdam and Bonn is approximately 280 miles, or 451 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 43 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains departing from Potsdam to Bonn tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Potsdam at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 14 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Bonn to Potsdam.

City Information

Bonn

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Located on the banks of the Rhine river, Bonn is known for being the birthplace of the legendary composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The city was the capital of West Germany from 1949 to 1990, before the German Reunification moved the capital back to Berlin. Bonn is full of cultural landmarks and architectural marvels in line with its rich history and traditions.

The Old City Hall of Bonn is an architectural marvel with lavish Rococo style. The square in front of the building, Marktplatz, is the site of a local outdoor market with stalls selling fresh produce, bread, and other delicacies. Several restaurants and bars surround the plaza, so you can grab an outdoor table to people-watch in the center of Bonn.

The historical sights in Bonn are nearly endless, but you definitely shouldn't miss Drachenburg Castle, Catedral de Bonn, and Poppelsdorf Palace; the latter includes botanical gardens and a mineralogical museum! Or engage with more recent history at the Kunstmuseum Bonn, a modernist art museum focused on post-war German art.

Bonn shares an airport with its neighbor to the north, Cologne. Buses connect travelers from the city to the airport, but you can also take a bus to your next destination in Germany, or even farther. For example, FlixBus and Sindbad serve routes to Berlin, Prague, Paris, London, and more. The train network is similarly robust, and Deutsche Bahn provides the bulk of train trips to and from Bonn.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Potsdam?

Main departure station: Marquardt

There is one train station in Potsdam.

All train stations in Potsdam:

  • Marquardt

Where is the train station in Bonn?

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Main arrival station: Bonn-Mehlem

Bonn receives travelers from Potsdam at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Bonn:

  • Bonn-Mehlem

  • Bonn-Bad Godesberg

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