Budapest to Potsdam by bus
Potsdam lies 692 km (430 mi) north-west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 844 km (525 mi) of road.
| Budapest | Potsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Germany |
| Population | 1.7 million | 184,754 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 14461–14482 |
What changes when you arrive in Potsdam
Crossing from Hungary into Germany: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Budapest to Potsdam
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Staying in Potsdam
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Common questions
How far is Potsdam from Budapest?
692 km (430 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Budapest; by road roughly 844 km (525 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Potsdam by bus?
About 12 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Potsdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Potsdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.