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Compare bus for Salzburg to Potsdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 18h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a bus costs an average of $56.
Distance: 317 miles (511 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
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$56 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 49m Average total duration Fastest 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Tickets start at around $56 compared to roughly $135 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79. The journey takes 18h 19m versus 7h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Salzburg to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Potsdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:14 PM32h06Salzburg5:20 AMPotsdam$781One-way2 transfers
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9:14 PM32h06Salzburg5:20 AMPotsdam$781One-way2 transfers
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9:14 PM32h06Salzburg5:20 AMPotsdam$781One-way2 transfers
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- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Potsdam as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Potsdam by bus.
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