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 an average ticket price of zł403 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł403, while a flight costs an average of zł666.

Distance: 301 miles (486 km)

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zł403

Average price

Cheapest

zł666

Average price

zł496

Average price

5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 6m

Average total duration

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1h 6m

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2h 0m

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12h 33m

Average total duration

12h 3m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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1.5 - 2.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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Lufthansa

Most popular airline

BlaBlaCar

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Munich to Potsdam

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · S41 · S7
    7:17 AM4h55
    Munich Hbf
    12:12 PMPotsdam Hbf
    4351One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · S41 · S7
    7:17 AM4h55
    Munich Hbf
    12:12 PMPotsdam Hbf
    4351One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4064
    12:00 PM1h05
    Munich Airport
    1:05 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    13851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 1102 · S7
    7:17 AM5h05
    Munich Hbf
    12:22 PMPotsdam Hbf
    4351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1602 · S46 · S7
    8:21 AM4h41
    Munich Hbf
    1:02 PMPotsdam Hbf
    4531One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1602 · S7
    8:21 AM4h51
    Munich Hbf
    1:12 PMPotsdam Hbf
    4531One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:20 PM27h00
    Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    12:20 AMPotsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof
    5361One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW83 · EW8057
    5:05 PM4h20
    Munich Airport
    9:25 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    8381One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9087 · EW9048
    4:05 PM3h20
    Munich Airport
    7:25 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    9821One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9087 · EW8047
    4:05 PM4h40
    Munich Airport
    8:45 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    9821One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
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 zł403.

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

A train is zł93 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Munich to Potsdam costing on average zł496.

A train is zł263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Potsdam costing on average zł666.

The fastest way to travel from Munich to Potsdam is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 17m.

Bus takes on average 12h 33m.

The distance from Munich to Potsdam is approximately 301 miles (486 km).
The average frequency per day from Munich to Potsdam is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Potsdam by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Potsdam by flight.
  • 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, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Potsdam to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore Potsdam, including its palaces, gardens, and historic sites, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.

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