Cheapest price
$72
Average price
$132
Fastest journey
8 h 26 m
Average duration
9 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
522 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Potsdam to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Potsdam to Vienna will cost around $132 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $72.
Of the 5 trains that leave Potsdam for Vienna on Wed, Jul 16, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 522 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 26 m .
On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 9 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Potsdam to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €25, and a flight costs an average of €101.
Distance: 323 miles (521 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€122 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest | €151 Average price |
9h 15m Average total duration 8h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 323 miles (521 km) |
Average train duration 8h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 26m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:55 |
Find the best trains from Potsdam to Vienna with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB | ICE from $56 (€45). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel.
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