Munich Potsdam

Distance: 558 kmDrive time: 5 h 30 min

Driving from Munich to Potsdam takes about 5 h 30 min via A 9. The distance is 558 km. The straight-line distance is 486 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in München, Mistelbach, Bayreuth, Leipzig, Dessau-Roßlau. Driving directions

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Driving directions27 · 558 km

1 Depart onto Tal 307 m
2 Continue right onto Tal 68 m
3 Continue straight onto Isartorplatz 138 m
4 Turn left onto Thierschstraße 260 m
5 Turn right onto Obermaierstraße 77 m
6 Turn left onto Steinsdorfstraße 392 m
7 Continue straight onto Widenmayerstraße 2 km
8 Continue straight onto Ifflandstraße 672 m
9 Keep slightly left 708 m
10 Merge slightly left onto Isarring 2 km
11 Take exit slightly right 630 m
12 Merge slightly left 95 km
13 Keep slightly left 179 km

14 Keep slightly left 257 km
15 Merge slightly right 7 km
16 Take exit slightly right 148 m
17 Continue straight 317 m
18 Keep slightly right 256 m
19 Turn right 11 km
20 Turn right onto Brauhausberg 2 km
21 At end of road, turn left onto Heinrich-Mann-Allee 382 m
22 Continue straight onto Lange Brücke 176 m
23 Continue straight onto Breite Straße 2 km
24 Turn right 33 m
25 Turn right onto Zeppelinstraße 295 m
26 Continue straight onto Luisenplatz 141 m
27 Arrive onto Schopenhauerstraße

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The return trip from Potsdam to Munich covers roughly the same distance, 558 km.

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Driving directions from Munich to Potsdam
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Top attractions along the route

Amtsfähre
Ferry Terminals
Teelaubenfähre
Ferry Terminals
Fährstelle Rogätz
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Breitenhagen
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Fähre
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Brachwitz
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Barby
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Moby Dick
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Thundorf
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Marienthal
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Niederalteich
Ferry Terminals
Blütengrund
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Fahrgastschifffahrt
Ferry Terminals
Donaunordufer
Ferry Terminals
Kloster Weltenburg
Ferry Terminals
Kriebstein Hafen
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Wettin
Ferry Terminals
Fähre Schellsitz
Ferry Terminals
Kongresshotel Potsdam am Templiner See
Ferry Terminals
Gierfähre Westerhüsen
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Elfriede
Ferry Terminals
Liegehafen "Haldenslebener Roland"
Ferry Terminals
MS Captain Fu
Ferry Terminals
VINETA-Anleger
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Plättenfahrt Amberg
Ferry Terminals
Mariaposching
Ferry Terminals
Stephansposching
Ferry Terminals
Anlegestelle Alma Viktoria
Ferry Terminals
Wipfelsfurt
Ferry Terminals

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 16 August 2026.

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How far is it from Munich to Potsdam?: The distance between Munich and Potsdam is 558 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Munich to Potsdam?: The drive from Munich to Potsdam takes approximately 5 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Munich to Potsdam?: The fastest route from Munich to Potsdam covers 558 km with a driving time of approximately 5 h 30 min.
Which direction is Potsdam from Munich?: Potsdam lies roughly to the north of Munich.
Which roads does the route from Munich to Potsdam follow?: The drive from Munich to Potsdam mainly follows A 9.
Which towns do you pass between Munich and Potsdam?: Towns on the route from Munich to Potsdam include Ingolstadt, Nürnberg, Bayreuth, Traun, Dessau-Roßlau.