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Train Stuttgart → Potsdam

Schedule & travel time

6h 2m 486 km 10 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

6h 2m

Fastest time

7h 14m

Avg. duration

486

Kilometers

10

Trains per day

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By train from Stuttgart to Potsdam

An important rail connection: The train connection from Stuttgart to Potsdam is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 6h 2m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 486 kilometers and is served by about 10 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Stuttgart to Potsdam saves you about 54 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

The fastest connection from Stuttgart to Potsdam takes 6h 2m. The average travel time is 7h 14m.

How many trains run daily from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

About 10 trains run daily on the Stuttgart - Potsdam route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Stuttgart to Potsdam?

The direct connection covers 486 km.

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Return journey

Potsdam Stuttgart

More connections

Stuttgart → Paris Est3h 13mStuttgart → Ulm0h 42mStuttgart → Pforzheim0h 29mStuttgart → Heilbronn0h 34mBerlin → Potsdam0h 26mHamburg → Potsdam2h 33mMünchen → Potsdam4h 51m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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