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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 15m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Kornwestheim and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

The distance between Stuttgart and Potsdam is 675 km. The road distance is 580.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Potsdam bus from?

Stuttgart to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kornwestheim station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Potsdam train from?

Stuttgart to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam is to train via Nuremberg which takes 5h 59m and costs €110 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Potsdam bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Potsdam is 581 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Stuttgart to Potsdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

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There are 6 ways to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
5h 59m
€118–465
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N215 / ...
11h 7m
€49–88
Drive 580.6 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Potsdamcar 580.6 km
5h 35m
€84–121
Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 15m
€91–258
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
6h 25m
€133–509
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 2m
€103–304

Stuttgart to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 674.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 35m.

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