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How to get from Potsdam to Birkenstein by train?

By train

To get from Potsdam to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, take the S7 train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station to Friedrichstr. Bhf station. Next, take the S5 train from Friedrichstr. Bhf station to S Hoppegarten station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

98min€4.40
Walk to train stationTrain - S7
S7
Train - S5
S5
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - S7S7
    Wait for train
    S7
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Friedrichstr. Bhf
    39 min
  • 4
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Bhf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Potsdam to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station to S Ostkreuz Bhf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S5 train and finally take the 942 bus from S Hoppegarten station to Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

95min€4.40
Walk to train stationTrain - RE1
RE1
Train - S5
S5
Bus - 942
942
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Frankfurt (Oder) Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostkreuz Bhf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Nord
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Hoppegarten
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 942942
    Wait for bus
    942
    S Hoppegarten
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Potsdam to Birkenstein

The distance between Potsdam, Berlin - Brandenburg and Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg is approximately 51.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Potsdam to Birkenstein by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Berlin - Brandenburg – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Potsdam

Potsdam is located at Potsdam, Berlin - Brandenburg and the nearest public transit station is S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

Train stations close to Potsdam:

  • S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Bus stations close to Potsdam:

  • S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof/Nord Ilb
  • S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
  • Potsdam Schlaatzstr.

Public transit stations close to Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg

Birkenstein is located at Birkenstein, Berlin - Brandenburg and the nearest public transit station is Hoppegarten Hönower Weg.

Train stations close to Birkenstein:

  • S Neuenhagen (B Berlin)
  • S Hoppegarten
  • S Birkenstein

Bus stations close to Birkenstein:

  • Hoppegarten Hönower Weg
  • Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter
  • Hoppegarten Bergstr.

By bus and train

To get from Potsdam to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE1 train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station to S Ostkreuz Bhf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S5 train and finally take the 942 bus from S Hoppegarten station to Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

95min€4.40
Walk to train stationTrain - RE1
RE1
Train - S5
S5
Bus - 942
942
Walk to Birkenstein
Leaves from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Frankfurt (Oder) Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Ostkreuz Bhf
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Ostkreuz Bhf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S5S5
    Wait for train
    S5
    S Strausberg Nord
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Hoppegarten
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S Hoppegarten
    140 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 942942
    Wait for bus
    942
    S Hoppegarten
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hoppegarten Einkaufscenter
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Birkenstein
    Walk to
    Birkenstein
    150 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Potsdam to Birkenstein?

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line S7, Bus line S5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Potsdam to Birkenstein?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RE1, Bus line S5, Bus line 942.

  • Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Potsdam to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    The S7 train line goes from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station near Potsdam to S Ostkreuz Bhf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till S Ostkreuz Bhf station near Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg

  • How long does it take to travel from Potsdam to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg by train?

    The total travel time between Potsdam and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg by train is about 1 hr 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Potsdam to get to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get on the S7 train from the S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station near Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Potsdam and Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get off the train at the S Ostkreuz Bhf station, which is closest to Birkenstein in Berlin - Brandenburg.

  • How much is the train fare from Potsdam to Birkenstein?

    The ride from Potsdam to Birkenstein costs €4.40.

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