The average train between Vienna and Potsdam takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Potsdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Vienna and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Potsdam station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Vienna to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
The distance between Vienna and Potsdam is 521.6 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 6m.