Vienna to Potsdam train

Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Potsdam

Showing times and prices for Mar 29

Cheapest

89

Average

99

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Potsdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Deutsche Bahn
06:10AMVienna10h19 04:29PMPotsdam
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891One-way
Deutsche Bahn
10:10AMVienna10h19 08:29PMPotsdam
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1091One-way

Train schedule from Vienna to Potsdam

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Deutsche Bahn
06:10AMVienna10h19 04:29PMPotsdam
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Deutsche Bahn
10:10AMVienna10h19 08:29PMPotsdam
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Fastest train times from Vienna to Potsdam

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Fastest Journey

10 h 19 m

Average

10 h 19 m

Trains per day

2

Distance

522 km

Of the 2 trains that leave Vienna for Potsdam every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Deutsche Bahn
10:10AMVienna10h19 08:29PMPotsdam
0 transfers
1091One-way
Deutsche Bahn
06:10AMVienna10h19 04:29PMPotsdam
0 transfers
891One-way

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Overview: Train from Vienna to Potsdam

distanceDistance323 miles (521 km)
durationAverage train duration8 h 54 min
priceAverage train ticket price$95 (€83)
frequencyTrain frequency1 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there is 1 direct train a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet

Trains from Vienna to Potsdam cover the 323 miles (521 km) long route taking on average 8 h 54 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $95 (€83), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $78 (€68). Travelers depart most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Vienna to Potsdam trains

Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Vienna and Potsdam from $78 (€68). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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ÖBB Nightjet

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, which you can also use for your train from Vienna to Potsdam. 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. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

    One of the best ways to travel to Potsdam from Vienna is by taking a train with ÖBB Nightjet. Omio helps you find the ideal ÖBB Nightjet train between Vienna and Potsdam by showing you ÖBB Nightjet current train schedules and timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like baggage allowance) and the best prices for this Vienna to Potsdam journey. You can expect to travel 323 miles (521 km) from Vienna to Potsdam on a train with ÖBB Nightjet. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Potsdam from Vienna, you can check straight away if the ÖBB Nightjet ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when traveling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your ÖBB Nightjet train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Vienna to Potsdam!

    Vienna to Potsdam train information with ÖBB Nightjet:

    • Average Duration: 11 h 56 min
    • ÖBB Nightjet frequency: 1 a day

    Travel Tips: Trains from Vienna to Potsdam

    Travel Tips: Travel by train to Potsdam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Potsdam.
    FAQs

    Travel between Vienna, Austria and Potsdam, Germany by train is: Unrestricted.

    Can I enter Germany from Austria?

    International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Vienna?

    Conditions of entry:

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Potsdam, Germany?

    All travelers in Germany must observe these coronavirus safety measures:

    • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
    • Face mask: Mandatory

    The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train to Potsdam from Vienna as this information can change.

    The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Potsdam to Vienna is: Unrestricted

    Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Austria from Germany?

    Reentry to Austria is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany

    Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Austria from Potsdam?

    What are the requirements?

    • There are no current restrictions

    What are the safety rules to follow in Vienna, Austria?

    The government of Austria has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

    • Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
    • Face mask: Recommended

    Last checked on 3/8/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Vienna from Potsdam here.

    Train tickets between Vienna and Potsdam for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $78 (€68)  one way in the next 7 days.
    In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $95 (€83)  for a train ticket to Potsdam from Vienna.
    The distance from Vienna to Potsdam by train is approximately 323 miles (521 km).
    The Vienna to Potsdam train duration is on average 8 h 54 min, which is to be expected when traveling 323 mile (521 km) to Potsdam from Vienna. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

    When departing from Vienna, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Wien Westbahnhof, Wien Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof and Wien Hauptbahnhof. When arriving in Potsdam, you can end your journey in train stations like Potsdam Hbf, Potsdam Medienstadt Babelsberg and Golm.

    Omio customers book a train from Wien Westbahnhof   to Potsdam Hbf   most frequently for this route.

    Passengers board their train most frequently from Wien Westbahnhof and travel around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from the city center to this train station.

    Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Potsdam Hbf and need to travel approximately 1.2 miles (1.9 km) from the train station to the city center in Potsdam.

    Take the Vienna to Potsdam train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip from Vienna to Potsdam as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
    The average number of trains departing Vienna for Potsdam is 1 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
    The earliest train departing from Vienna to Potsdam leaves at 10: 10 PM. The last train departing from Vienna to Potsdam leaves at 10: 10 PM. You can find the latest Vienna to Potsdam train schedule on Omio and book the best time to leave for your journey on your chosen travel date.
    You can find trains between Vienna and Potsdam to cost on average $95 (€83) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your journey. You’ll see tickets for the Vienna to Potsdam train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

    Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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    Wien Westbahnhof is the most popular Vienna railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Vienna for your trip to Potsdam.
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    Public transit options for Wien Hauptbahnhof
    U-Bahn lines: U1
    S-Bahn lines: S1, S2, S3, S4, S60, S80
    Tram lines: 18, D, O
    Bus lines: 13A, 69A, N66, VAL
    Train lines: R, RJ, RJX, REX, EC, NJ, EN, ICE, IC

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