What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Potsdam?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Potsdam is to night train which costs €45 - €150 and takes 11h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Potsdam?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

How far is it from Austria to Potsdam?

The distance between Austria and Potsdam is 591 km. The road distance is 630.7 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Potsdam without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Potsdam without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 16m and costs €170 - €410.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Potsdam?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Austria to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Potsdam train from?

Austria to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Meidling station.

Train or bus from Austria to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Austria to Potsdam is to train via Nuremberg which takes 9h 16m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Austria to Potsdam train arrive?

Austria to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nuernberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Austria to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Potsdam is 631 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Austria to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 843+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Austria to Potsdam - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Potsdam by plane, train, bus, night train, train (Deutsche Bahn), or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Vienna International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 15m
€74–207
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Berlin Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 43m
€45–144
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
9h 16m
€175–409
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Berlin Airport BERbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus Ber2
11h 20m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane MUC - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 51m
€109–260
Fly from Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GRZ - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 32m
€97–327
Fly from Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SZG - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h
€76–233
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Wien Aspern Nord to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane BTS - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 41m
€60–261
Train
1. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Prague Main Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1032 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
11h 34m
€60–201
Drive 630.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Potsdamcar 630.7 km
6h 57m
€103–149

Austria to Potsdam by subway and train

55Weekly Services

9h 16mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Austria to Potsdam.

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Distance: 590.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Austria and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Potsdam Hbf via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 9h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Berlin Airport BER, and Flughafen BER in around 11h 20m.

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