How to get from Munich to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 301 miles (485 km) | |
Available travel modes | Flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $50 - $235 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $235 (€210) • 1 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a flight or train to travel 301 miles (485 km) between Munich and Potsdam. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Munich to Potsdam.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $34 (€30). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
Deutsche Bahn is a German train company that operates trains throughout the country including trains between Munich and Potsdam. It offers a wide range of services, including high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, regional trains, and night trains. ICE trains are the fastest and most comfortable way to travel, with speeds of up to 300 km/h. Regional trains are slower but offer more frequent stops and are ideal for shorter trips. Night trains are a great way to save time and money, with comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. Deutsche Bahn offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a variety of food and beverage options. The most popular routes for Deutsche Bahn are between major cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Frankfurt. Other popular routes include Cologne to Stuttgart, Berlin to Dresden, and Hamburg to Cologne.
BlaBlaCar Bus (formerly known as Ouibus or iDBUS), a subsidiary of the popular French carpooling company, BlaBlaCar, is a travel company operating long-distance services in 10 countries in Europe. Founded in France, BlaBlaCar Bus provides connections to over 300 destinations. Standard amenities on the travel include air conditioning, toilets, USB and power outlets for charging phones, tablets and laptops during long travel journeys, extra legroom and adjustable seats. On select routes there is also free Wi-Fi available. BlaBlaCar Bus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and up to two checked bags per person.
Germany's largest airline is Lufthansa. Fly to Potsdam from Munich and book your most convinient travel ticket from Lufthansa's many ticket options including: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flex, Business Class and First Class.
You can get to Potsdam from Munich 2 different ways: flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is a train with an average price of $50 (€45).
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Potsdam:
Taking a train costs $185 (€165) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $235 (€210).
The distance from Munich to Potsdam is approximately 301 miles (485 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Potsdam is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Munich to Potsdam as scheduled services by flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Munich to Potsdam:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Munich to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Potsdam tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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