How to Get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Potsdam (Sanssouci Palace)

The cheapest way is public transport with a VBB Berlin ABC single ticket for €5.00 per person. Take the FEX to Berlin Hauptbahnhof, change to an RE1 or S7 to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof, then walk or take a local bus to Sanssouci Palace.

By car, taxi or private transfer about 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. By public transport or the BER2 airport bus, allow about 90 minutes including the final walk or local bus from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

Yes, the BER2 Airportshuttle runs from BER to Potsdam Hauptbahnhof in about 65 minutes. A VBB ABC ticket is required, and an additional surcharge applies; from Potsdam Hbf you still need a local bus or a 25–30 minute walk to Sanssouci Palace.

Yes. BER airport and Potsdam are both in fare zone C of the VBB network, so a single Berlin ABC ticket (€5.00 in 2026) or any valid ABC period pass is needed. An AB ticket is not valid for the whole journey.

Most airport taxis accept card payments, but check with the driver before starting. Ticket machines and apps for VBB/DB accept card and mobile payments; it is useful to have some euros for local buses if needed.

A pre-booked private transfer or an official taxi is usually best for families with luggage, as they take you directly to the palace entrance. The FEX and BER2 bus can carry luggage but involve steps and a final walk or bus from Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.