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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Austria is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 10h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Austria is to train and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Austria. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Stephansplatz via Berlin Hbf, Passau Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Austria?

The distance between Potsdam and Austria is 570 km. The road distance is 632.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Austria without a car is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Potsdam to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Austria train from?

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

Train or bus from Potsdam to Austria?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Austria is to bus which takes 10h 19m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €310 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Potsdam to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Potsdam to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Austria is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Potsdam to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Austria.

Potsdam to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Austria by train, plane, 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.

Train, fly to Salzburg Airport
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane BER - SZG
4h 25m
€73–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N60 / ...
10h 19m
€33–60
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Passau Hbftrain 91
2. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
10h 25m
€86–306
Night train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 15m
€67–298
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
4h 41m
€72–194
Train, fly to Munich International Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane BER - MUC
3. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 19m
€94–204
Train, fly to Graz Airport
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane BER - GRZ
5h 18m
€84–309
Train via Prague
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Praha Hlavní nádražítrain
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
12h
€46–156
Drive 632.8 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Viennacar 632.8 km
6h 48m
€102–147

Potsdam to Austria by bus and subway

7Weekly Services

10h 19mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Austria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) every 3 hours. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 8h 50m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Stephansplatz via Berlin Hbf, Passau Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 10h 25m.

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