What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Pottenstein?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pottenstein is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Pottenstein?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Pottenstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pottenstein B470 via Nürnberg Hbf and Pegnitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Pottenstein?

The distance between Basel and Pottenstein is 522 km. The road distance is 485 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Pottenstein without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Pottenstein without a car is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Pottenstein?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Basel to Pottenstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Pottenstein bus from?

Basel to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Pottenstein?

The best way to get from Basel to Pottenstein is to train which takes 7h 55m and costs €110 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Pottenstein bus arrive?

Basel to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Can I drive from Basel to Pottenstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pottenstein is 485 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Basel to Pottenstein.

Where can I stay near Pottenstein?

There are 529+ hotels available in Pottenstein.

Basel to Pottenstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Pottenstein by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
7h 55m
€116–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nuremberg central bus stationbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Ev
9h 6m
€34–63
Drive 485 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pottensteincar 485 km
4h 10m
€84–122
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Ev
8h 15m
€59–166

Basel to Pottenstein by bus and foot

8Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.3 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pottenstein, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Pottenstein via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Nürnberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Simmelsdorf-Hüttenbach in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pottenstein B470 via Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Pegnitz in around 9h 6m.

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