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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Potsdam is to train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Potsdam is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Flughafen BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Potsdam?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Potsdam Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Berlin Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Vienna to Potsdam?

The distance between Vienna and Potsdam is 980 km. The road distance is 630.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Potsdam without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 8h 3m and costs €80 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Vienna to Potsdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Potsdam bus from?

Vienna to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Potsdam train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Potsdam?

The best way to get from Vienna to Potsdam is to train via Nuremberg which takes 8h 3m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 13m.

Where does the Vienna to Potsdam bus arrive?

Vienna to Potsdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

Where does the Vienna to Potsdam train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Potsdam?

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

Where can I stay near Potsdam?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Potsdam.

Vienna to Potsdam - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna 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 Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
8h 3m
€80–264
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Train Stationtrain RegioJet RJ 1032 / ...
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Berlin Hbftrain Rj
9h 46m
€42–120
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
10h 13m
Drive 630.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Potsdamcar 630.7 km
6h 57m
€103–148
Fly, train
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 6m
€70–211
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain Ice
8h 32m
€53–215

Vienna to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 979.7 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Potsdam Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Airport BER and Flughafen BER in around 10h 13m.

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