How to travel from Potsdam to Vienna

International travel from Potsdam, Germany to Vienna, Austria is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Austria if coming from Germany?

Entry into Austria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Vienna if traveling from Potsdam?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Vienna, Austria due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Austria must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

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

The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip from Potsdam to Vienna.

The restriction level for your return to Potsdam, Germany from Austria is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Potsdam from Vienna restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Austria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Potsdam from Vienna?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Potsdam, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

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

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 3/22/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Potsdam from Vienna closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 travel options from Potsdam to Vienna: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Potsdam is by taking a bus, which costs on average $32 (€28).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Vienna:

Taking a bus is about $309 (€273) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $340 (€301) for this route.

Taking a bus is about $51 (€45) less than taking a train, which costs on average $82 (€73) for this trip.

The quickest way to travel to Vienna from Potsdam is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 9 h 46 min   of travel time.

In comparison, getting to Vienna by train can take on average 12 h 20 min.

You should expect to travel around 323 miles (521 km) between Potsdam and Vienna.

The average frequency per day from Potsdam to Vienna is:

• 10 buses a day.
• Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Potsdam and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Potsdam to Vienna:

• Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Potsdam to Vienna depart from Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
• Most travelers take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Potsdam to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. For buses to Vienna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Potsdam to Vienna tickets on Omio for $32 (€28).
• Austrian Airlines can take you to Vienna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Austrian Airlines from Potsdam to Vienna for $340 (€301).
• Deutsche Bahn can take you to Vienna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Potsdam to Vienna for $82 (€73).

Before traveling from Potsdam to Vienna, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this journey costs on average $32 (€28) one way.
• A plane ticket costs $340 (€301) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket for this trip costs on average $82 (€73) one way.

But we recommend booking Potsdam to Vienna tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.