The average train between Potsdam and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 7h 24m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Potsdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 twice daily between Potsdam and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Potsdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Potsdam to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Potsdam and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 563.5 km. The road distance is 772 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Berlin Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 27m.