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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Potsdam is to train which costs €40 - €160 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Potsdam is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz station to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Linz central train station and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station and Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Linz to Potsdam?

The distance between Linz and Potsdam is 794 km. The road distance is 579.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Potsdam without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 42m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Linz to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Potsdam bus from?

Linz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz central train station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Potsdam train from?

Linz to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Linz to Potsdam is to train via Nuremberg which takes 6h 42m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Linz to Potsdam bus arrive?

Linz to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Linz to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Linz to Potsdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Potsdam is 579 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Linz to Potsdam.

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Linz to Potsdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Linz to Potsdam by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Deutsche Bahn)

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

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 42m
€65–234
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Ec
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
9h 14m
€43–151
Bus
1. Take the bus from Linz central train station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 197
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Berlin Airport BERbus 070 / ...
4. Take the bus from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhofbus
11h 29m
Drive 579.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Potsdamcar 579.5 km
6h 1m
€94–136
Train to Salzburg Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane SZG - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€93–294
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
7h 11m
€53–233
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen 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
7h 1m
€97–255
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 30m
€81–236
Train to Graz Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Graz Hbftrain
2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GRZ - BER
3. Take the train from Flughafen BER to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhoftrain
9h 1m
€102–466

Linz to Potsdam by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 794.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Potsdam, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz central train station to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Dresden central station, Berlin Airport BER, and Flughafen BER in around 11h 29m.

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