How to get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg, take the M5 light rail from Gehrenseestr. station to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf station. Next, take the RE1 train from S Alexanderplatz Bhf station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

74min€4.40
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - M5
Train - RE1
RE1
Walk to Potsdam
Leaves from Gehrenseestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Gehrenseestr.
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - M5
    Wait for light rail
    M5
    Lüneburger Str.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Alexanderplatz Bhf
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Potsdam
    Walk to
    Potsdam
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 256 bus from Gehrenseestr. station to Siegfriedstr./Josef-Orlopp-Str. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the RE1 train from S Ostbahnhof station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

90min€4.40
Walk to bus stationBus - 256
256
Bus - 240
240
Train - RE1
RE1
Walk to Potsdam
Leaves from Gehrenseestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gehrenseestr.
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    S+U Lichtenberg Bhf/Siegfriedstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Siegfriedstr./Josef-Orlopp-Str.
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    S Ostbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Ostbahnhof
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Ostbahnhof
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potsdam
    Walk to
    Potsdam
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam

The distance between Alt-Hohenschönhausen, Berlin - Brandenburg and Potsdam, Berlin - Brandenburg is approximately 39.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam by light rail and 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 Alt-Hohenschönhausen

Alt-Hohenschönhausen is located at Alt-Hohenschönhausen, Berlin - Brandenburg and the nearest public transit station is Gehrenseestr..

Bus stations close to Alt-Hohenschönhausen:

  • Gehrenseestr.
  • Alt-Hohenschönhausen
  • Rhinstr./Gärtnerstr.

Public transit stations close to Potsdam, Berlin - Brandenburg

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

Train stations close to Potsdam:

  • S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof

Bus stations close to Potsdam:

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

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 256 bus from Gehrenseestr. station to Siegfriedstr./Josef-Orlopp-Str. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 240 bus and finally take the RE1 train from S Ostbahnhof station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is €4.40.

90min€4.40
Walk to bus stationBus - 256
256
Bus - 240
240
Train - RE1
RE1
Walk to Potsdam
Leaves from Gehrenseestr.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gehrenseestr.
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 256256
    Wait for bus
    256
    S+U Lichtenberg Bhf/Siegfriedstr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Siegfriedstr./Josef-Orlopp-Str.
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    S Ostbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Ostbahnhof
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    S Ostbahnhof
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Magdeburg Hauptbahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof
    40 min
  • 9
    Walk to Potsdam
    Walk to
    Potsdam
    30 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam?

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line M5, Bus line RE1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 256, Bus line 240, Bus line RE1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Alt-Hohenschönhausen and Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    The M5 light rail line goes from Gehrenseestr. station near Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Lüneburger Str. station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Lüneburger Str. station near Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg

  • How long does it take to travel from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Alt-Hohenschönhausen and Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg by light rail and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Alt-Hohenschönhausen to get to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get on the M5 light rail from the Gehrenseestr. station near Alt-Hohenschönhausen in Berlin - Brandenburg.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Alt-Hohenschönhausen and Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg?

    Get off the light rail at the Lüneburger Str. station, which is closest to Potsdam in Berlin - Brandenburg.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam?

    The ride from Alt-Hohenschönhausen to Potsdam costs €4.40.

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