The average train between Stuttgart and Potsdam takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart to Potsdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Stuttgart and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 12:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Potsdam station via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Stuttgart to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Stuttgart to Potsdam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Stuttgart and Potsdam is 486.7 km. The road distance is 751 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €130–390 and the journey takes 5h 41m.