The average train between Salzburg and Potsdam takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg to Potsdam. 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 Salzburg and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg to Potsdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Salzburg station and arriving at Potsdam station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Salzburg to Potsdam train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Potsdam train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Salzburg to Potsdam train tickets online with Transdev GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Salzburg and Potsdam is 511.4 km. The road distance is 791 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via München Hbf and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 48m.