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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Potsdam is to bus via Prague which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 32m.

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 4m and costs €75 - €250.

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 4m.

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 which takes 8h 4m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m 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 which takes 8h 4m and costs €170 - €360. 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Potsdam?

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Where can I stay near Potsdam?

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Vienna to Potsdam - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Potsdam by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 29 / ...
8h 4m
€174–360
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Vienna Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Berlin Central Bus Stationbus : Berlin Central Bus Station - Berlin Südkreuz Train Station / ...
11h 32m
€47–77
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
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Berlin Ostbahnhofnighttrain Nj
10h 24m
€48–126
Drive 630.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Potsdamcar 630.7 km
6h 57m
€106–153
Fly Vienna International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 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 4m
€77–250
Train to Graz Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien 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
7h 56m
€105–425
Fly Vienna International Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain
6h 9m
€174–481

Vienna to Potsdam by train

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Distance: 979.7 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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 4m. 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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