What is the cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Vienna is to train which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Potsdam to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Vienna?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Wien Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Nádraží Holešovice and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Vienna?

The distance between Potsdam and Vienna is 590 km. The road distance is 632.8 km.

How do I travel from Potsdam to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €50 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Potsdam to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Potsdam to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Vienna bus from?

Potsdam to Vienna bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Vienna train from?

Potsdam to Vienna train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Potsdam to Vienna?

The best way to get from Potsdam to Vienna is to train which takes 10h 3m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which costs and takes 10h 28m.

Where does the Potsdam to Vienna bus arrive?

Potsdam to Vienna bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, arrive at Flughafen BER station.

Where does the Potsdam to Vienna train arrive?

Potsdam to Vienna train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Praha-Holesovice station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Vienna is 633 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Potsdam to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Potsdam to Vienna?

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Potsdam to Vienna - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 6 ways to get from Potsdam to Vienna by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BER - VIE
4h 31m
€71–223
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Berlin Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 13m
€43–134
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Praha-Holesovicetrain Rj
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbftrain Rj
10h 3m
€51–90
Bus via Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERbus Ber2
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus 260 / ...
10h 28m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Central Bus Station to Vienna Central Bus Station VIBbus Arda-Tur
11h 5m
€97–98
Drive 632.8 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Viennacar 632.8 km
6h 48m
€114–165

Potsdam to Vienna by train and subway

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Distance: 590 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Vienna, Austria?

You can take a train from Potsdam Hbf to Wien Hbf via Berlin Hbf, Praha-Holesovice, Nádraží Holešovice, Hlavní Nádraží, and Praha Hlavni Nadrazi in around 10h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Flughafen BER and Berlin Airport BER in around 10h 28m.

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