How to travel from Vienna to Potsdam

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Travel Information from Vienna to Potsdam

distanceDistance323 miles (521 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, flight or train
priceTicket price range$28 - $116
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $28 (€25) • 9 h 53 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $116 (€103) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSTUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 323 miles (521 km) by bus, flight or train from Vienna to Potsdam. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $28 (€25). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Vienna to Potsdam.

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FAQs

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

Can I enter Germany if coming from Austria?

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

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

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Potsdam, Germany due to the pandemic?

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

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

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23; 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 to Potsdam from Vienna.

Return travel to Vienna, Austria from Germany is: Unrestricted.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering Austria from Germany?

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

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into Austria from Germany?

Requirements for reentering Austria:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in Austria?

All travelers must abide by the following measures in Austria to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

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

The above information about your return travel to Vienna, Austria was last verified on 3/8/23. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Vienna from Potsdam.

There are 3 ways to travel to Potsdam from Vienna including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Potsdam is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Potsdam:

Taking a bus is about $88 (€78) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $116 (€103) for this route.

Taking a bus is usually $32 (€28) less than taking a train to Potsdam, which costs on average $60 (€53) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel from Vienna to 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, getting to Potsdam by bus can take on average 9 h 53 min.

In comparison, getting to Potsdam by train can take on average 11 h 56 min.

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

The average frequency per day from Vienna to Potsdam is:

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

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Potsdam from 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 Vienna to Potsdam:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Potsdam, ZOB am Hauptbahnhof.
  • Most travelers catch their train from Wien Westbahnhof and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.

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

  • Travel with STUDENT AGENCY k. S. To go to Potsdam by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Vienna to Potsdam tickets on Omio for $28 (€25).
  • KLM Cityhopper can get you to Potsdam by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with KLM Cityhopper from Vienna to Potsdam for $116 (€103) on Omio.
  • Deutsche Bahn can take you to Potsdam by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Potsdam for $60 (€53).
Many of our customers traveling from Vienna to Potsdam don't make Potsdam their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Potsdam are Berlin, Dresden or Hamburg, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Potsdam to any of these top destinations today!

When planning your trip from Vienna to Potsdam, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Bus tickets are costing on average $28 (€25) one way.
  • Plane tickets cost on average $116 (€103) one way.
  • Train tickets cost $60 (€53) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Vienna to Potsdam online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.

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