How far is it from Potsdam to Cottbus?

The distance between Potsdam and Cottbus is 88 mi by road.

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

The drive from Potsdam to Cottbus takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.

What is the best route from Potsdam to Cottbus?

The fastest route from Potsdam to Cottbus covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.

Which direction is Cottbus from Potsdam?

Cottbus lies roughly to the south-east of Potsdam.

Which roads does the route from Potsdam to Cottbus follow?

The drive from Potsdam to Cottbus mainly follows A 13, A 15. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on A 13.

Which towns do you pass between Potsdam and Cottbus?

Towns on the route from Potsdam to Cottbus include Burg (Spreewald).

Potsdam Cottbus

Distance: 88 miDuration: 1 h 35 min

Driving from Potsdam to Cottbus takes about 1 h 35 min via A 13. The distance is 88 mi. The straight-line distance is 71 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Potsdam, Burg (Spreewald). Driving directions

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Driving directions25 · 88 mi

1 Depart onto Schopenhauerstraße 1 mi
2 Keep slightly right onto Hegelallee 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Kurfürstenstraße 1 mi
4 Turn right onto Hans-Thoma-Straße 1 mi
5 Continue slightly left onto Gutenbergstraße 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Nuthestraße 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Nuthestraße 10 mi
8 Keep slightly right 1 mi
9 Merge slightly left 3 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Keep slightly left 1 mi
12 Keep slightly right 1 mi
13 Continue straight 1 mi

14 Merge slightly left 11 mi
15 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
16 Keep slightly right 1 mi
17 Merge slightly left 39 mi
18 Keep slightly left 20 mi
19 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
20 Turn left onto Drebkauer Straße 1 mi
21 Continue straight onto Saarbrücker Straße 2 mi
22 Turn left onto Thiemstraße 1 mi
23 Continue straight onto Bahnhofstraße 1 mi
24 Turn right onto Berliner Straße 1 mi
25 Arrive onto Berliner Straße

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The return trip from Cottbus to Potsdam covers roughly the same distance, 88 mi.

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How far is it from Potsdam to Cottbus?: The distance between Potsdam and Cottbus is 88 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Potsdam to Cottbus?: The drive from Potsdam to Cottbus takes approximately 1 h 35 min by car.
What is the best route from Potsdam to Cottbus?: The fastest route from Potsdam to Cottbus covers 88 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 35 min.
Which direction is Cottbus from Potsdam?: Cottbus lies roughly to the south-east of Potsdam.
Which roads does the route from Potsdam to Cottbus follow?: The drive from Potsdam to Cottbus mainly follows A 13, A 15. The longest single stretch is 39 mi on A 13.
Which towns do you pass between Potsdam and Cottbus?: Towns on the route from Potsdam to Cottbus include Burg (Spreewald).

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