The average train between Vienna and Potsdam takes 11h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Potsdam. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Potsdam at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Potsdam. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Potsdam station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.
Vienna to Potsdam train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Potsdam train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Berlin Suedkreuz station.
Book your Vienna to Potsdam train tickets online with Railjet, České dráhy (ČD) and S-Bahn Berlin.
The distance between Vienna and Potsdam is 521.6 km. The road distance is 793 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Berlin Suedkreuz, S Südkreuz Bhf, and S Westkreuz in around 9h 44m.
