Paris to Potsdam by bus
Potsdam lies 851 km (529 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 1,039 km (645 mi) of road.
| Paris | Potsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 184,754 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 14461–14482 |
What changes when you arrive in Potsdam
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Paris to Potsdam
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Staying in Potsdam
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Common questions
How far is Potsdam from Paris?
851 km (529 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 1,039 km (645 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Potsdam by bus?
About 15 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris 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.