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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Potsdam is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 4h 18m and costs €85 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Potsdam station. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Potsdam central train station via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Munich to Potsdam?

The distance between Munich and Potsdam is 644 km. The road distance is 556.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Potsdam without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €110 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Munich to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Potsdam bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Munich to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Munich to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Munich to Potsdam is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €110 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h.

Where does the Munich to Potsdam bus arrive?

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

Where does the Munich to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Munich to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Potsdam is 557 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Munich to Potsdam.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Munich to Potsdam?

Book your Munich to Potsdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1430+ hotels available in Potsdam.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
4h 44m
€116–480
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1385 / ...
9h
€51–85
Drive 556.6 km
1. Drive from Munich to Potsdamcar 556.6 km
4h 40m
€80–115
Fly Munich International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 18m
€87–207
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
5h 3m
€114–488
Train via S Spandau Bhf
1. Take the train from Muenchen Ost to Berlin-Spandautrain Ice
2. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb21
7h 15m
€136–532
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from München Ost to Magdeburg Hbfcartrain Uex 2026
2. Drive from Magdeburg Hbf to Potsdamcar
7h 33m
€114–138
Fly Munich International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane MUC - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden-Neustadt to Berlin Hbftrain
5h 51m
€120–361
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 21m
€125–438

Munich to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 643.5 km
Duration: 4h 44m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Berlin Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–460 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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