The average train between Salzburg and Potsdam takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 11m. 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 12:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 2m • 3 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 Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Berlin Hbf station via München Hbf station and Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Salzburg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Potsdam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Potsdam is 511.4 km. The road distance is 639 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Potsdam Hbf via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Berlin Hbf in around 6h 45m.