How to travel from Vienna to Potsdam

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Potsdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Potsdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. 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 €28, and a flight costs an average of €110.

Distance: 324 miles (522 km)

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€105

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€161

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€38

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9h 45m

Average total duration

9h 15m

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30m

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5h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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9h 19m

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8h 49m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.1kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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from Vienna to Potsdam

How to get from Vienna to Potsdam by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Vienna to Potsdam is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

KLM
12:20PM18h05
Vienna
06:25AMPotsdam
$1481One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

KLM
12:20PM18h05
Vienna
06:25AMPotsdam
$1481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Lufthansa
04:30PM4h45
Vienna
09:15PMPotsdam
$3201One-way
0 transfers

Other options

KLM
06:00PM15h20
Vienna
09:20AMPotsdam
$1951One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings
06:30AM8h00
Vienna
02:30PMPotsdam
$2151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Potsdam

Travel 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
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Potsdam including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Potsdam is a bus with an average price of $35 (€28).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Potsdam:

A bus is $27 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Potsdam costing on average $62 (€49).

A bus is $104 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Potsdam costing on average $139 (€110).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Potsdam is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Potsdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

Train takes on average 8h 16m.

The distance from Vienna to Potsdam is approximately 324 miles (522 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Potsdam is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Potsdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Potsdam Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
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 Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity to go to Potsdam by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Potsdam by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Eurowings , KLM to go to Potsdam by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Potsdam with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
  • 7 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Potsdam often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Schönefeld, Dresden, Hamburg, Prague. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Potsdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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