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 €40 - €85 and takes 10h 27m.

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 12m and costs €90 - €250.

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 Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

The distance between Stuttgart and Potsdam is 752 km. The road distance is 581.1 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 which takes 6h 22m and costs €130 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam, including transfers.

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 which takes 6h 22m and costs €130 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Potsdam train arrive?

Stuttgart to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin 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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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1414+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Stuttgart to Potsdam - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam 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
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbftrain 11 / ...
6h 22m
€136–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1326 / ...
10h 27m
€43–81
Drive 581.1 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Potsdamcar 581.1 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 12m
€94–242
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
4h 52m
€105–285

Stuttgart to Potsdam by train

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6h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 751.7 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Berlin Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €130–320 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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