How to travel from Stuttgart to Potsdam, Germany

The distance between Stuttgart and Potsdam is around 579km (360 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Train

Take the train to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Potsdam.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance604km (375 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stuttgart and Potsdam

There are several options for getting from Stuttgart to Potsdam by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Stuttgart and Potsdam is around 579km (360 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Stuttgart and Potsdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Stuttgart and Potsdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stuttgart and Potsdam. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Stuttgart and Potsdam with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 9h 50m.

Deutsche Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity run train services between Stuttgart and Potsdam. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stuttgart and Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stuttgart to Potsdam. We recommend that you fly from Stuttgart (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Apt (BER) then take the train to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Potsdam is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) (BER) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Potsdam. Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS) (DRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stuttgart and Potsdam. The distance is around 604km (375 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stuttgart to Potsdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

How do I get from Stuttgart to Potsdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Stuttgart and Potsdam

Transport options from Stuttgart to Potsdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 45m
€165($165)
every 30 mins579km (360 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
€180($180)
hourly658km (409 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€165($165)
every 4 hours751km (466 miles)
Train to Potsdam Hbf9h 50m
€190($190)
once a week937km (582 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
€80($80)
on demand604km (375 miles)

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Airports near Potsdam

The following major airports near Potsdam offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

BER
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Potsdam
LEJ
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Potsdam
DRS
Dresden Airport (DRS)
International Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Potsdam