The average train between Potsdam and Salzburg takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Potsdam to Salzburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Potsdam and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Potsdam is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 9:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Potsdam station and arriving at Salzburg station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Potsdam to Salzburg train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Potsdam to Salzburg train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Potsdam to Salzburg train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Potsdam and Salzburg is 511.4 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via Berlin Hbf and München Hbf in around 7h 34m.