How to travel from Munich to Potsdam

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Potsdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $111.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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$128

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$155

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$146

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5h 48m

Average total duration

5h 18m

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4h 5m

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12h 33m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Lufthansa

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from Munich to Potsdam

How to get from Munich to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:20PM27h00
Munich
11:20PMPotsdam
$1181One-way
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FlixBus
08:20PM27h00
Munich
11:20PMPotsdam
$1181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
08:20PM27h00
Munich
11:20PMPotsdam
$1181One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Munich to Potsdam

Travel to Potsdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Munich to Potsdam.

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There are 3 options to travel between Munich and Potsdam including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is a train with an average price of $36 (€29).

This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Potsdam:

A train is $52 (€42) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Potsdam costing on average $88 (€71).

A train is $75 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Potsdam costing on average $111 (€90).

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 32m.

Bus takes on average 27h 0m.

The distance from Munich to Potsdam is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Potsdam is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Potsdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Munich to Potsdam:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Munich to Potsdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Potsdam by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Potsdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Potsdam by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Munich to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Munich to Potsdam often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Schönefeld, Dresden, Hamburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Potsdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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