How far is it from Kassel to Potsdam?

The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 347 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Kassel to Potsdam?

The drive from Kassel to Potsdam takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.

The fastest route from Kassel to Potsdam covers 347 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.

Potsdam lies roughly to the north-east of Kassel.

The drive from Kassel to Potsdam mainly follows A 7, A 39, A 2. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A 2.

Towns on the route from Kassel to Potsdam include Göttingen, Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Brandenburg an der Havel.

Distance: 347 kmDrive time: 3 h 35 min

Driving from Kassel to Potsdam takes about 3 h 35 min via A 2. The distance is 347 km. The straight-line distance is 273 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kassel, Hildesheim, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Brandenburg an der Havel. Driving directions

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The return trip from Potsdam to Kassel covers roughly the same distance, 347 km.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

How far is it from Kassel to Potsdam?: The distance between Kassel and Potsdam is 347 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Kassel to Potsdam?: The drive from Kassel to Potsdam takes approximately 3 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Kassel to Potsdam?: The fastest route from Kassel to Potsdam covers 347 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 35 min.
Which direction is Potsdam from Kassel?: Potsdam lies roughly to the north-east of Kassel.
Which roads does the route from Kassel to Potsdam follow?: The drive from Kassel to Potsdam mainly follows A 7, A 39, A 2. The longest single stretch is 153 km on A 2.
Which towns do you pass between Kassel and Potsdam?: Towns on the route from Kassel to Potsdam include Göttingen, Salzgitter, Braunschweig, Magdeburg, Brandenburg an der Havel.