What is the cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Ulm?

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Ulm is to drive which costs €75 - €120 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potsdam to Ulm?

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Ulm is to train and fly which takes 5h 4m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Ulm?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam station to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Potsdam central train station and arriving at Ulm via Berlin central bus station and Bayreuth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Ulm?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Ulm. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Ulm Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Donauwoerth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Ulm?

The distance between Potsdam and Ulm is 671 km. The road distance is 563.2 km.

How do I travel from Potsdam to Ulm without a car?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Ulm without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Potsdam to Ulm?

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Potsdam to Ulm, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Ulm bus from?

Potsdam to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin central bus station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Ulm train from?

Potsdam to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Ulm?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Ulm is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 18m and costs €80 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Potsdam to Ulm bus arrive?

Potsdam to Ulm bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Where does the Potsdam to Ulm train arrive?

Potsdam to Ulm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Ulm?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Ulm is 563 km. It takes approximately 5h 23m to drive from Potsdam to Ulm.

Where can I stay near Ulm?

There are 585+ hotels available in Ulm.

Potsdam to Ulm - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Ulm by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Donauwörthtrain 18 / ...
3. Take the train from Donauwoerth to Ulm Hbftrain Rb
7h 18m
€80–183
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain 11
8h 9m
€63–203
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin central bus station to Bayreuth central train stationbus FlixBus 234
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth to Ulmbus Kyiv-Karlsruhe
10h 7m
Drive 563.2 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Ulmcar 563.2 km
5h 23m
€79–114
Train, fly to Stuttgart Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane BER - STR
3. Take the train from Wendlingen to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 4m
€83–214
Train #2
1. Take the train from S Wannsee Bhf to Augsburg Hbftrain Drf
2. Take the train from Augsburg Hbf to Neu-Ulmtrain Re9 / ...
9h 26m
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BER - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 19m
€94–231
Train, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BER - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 41m
€106–326
Train, fly to Friedrichshafen Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)plane BER - FDH
3. Take the train from Meckenbeuren Bahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 33m
€139–291

Potsdam to Ulm by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 671.4 km
Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Ulm, Germany?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Ulm Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Donauwoerth in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Potsdam central train station to Ulm via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Berlin central bus station, Bayreuth central train station, and Bayreuth in around 10h 7m.

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