Driving from Szczecin to Potsdam
Potsdam lies 152 km (94 mi) south-west of Szczecin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 185 km (115 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Szczecin | Potsdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | Germany |
| Population | 395,513 | 184,754 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 70-001–95-061 | 14461–14482 |
What changes when you arrive in Potsdam
Crossing from Poland into Germany: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Szczecin to Potsdam
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Staying in Potsdam
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Common questions
How far is Potsdam from Szczecin?
152 km (94 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Szczecin; by road roughly 185 km (115 mi).
How long does it take to get from Szczecin to Potsdam by car?
About 2 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Szczecin and Potsdam?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Potsdam?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.