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 - €55 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 - €120.

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 622 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 and bus which takes 8h 17m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 bus which takes 9h 6m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 9h 5m.

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 546+ hotels available in Pottenstein.

Basel to Pottenstein - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 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, bus
best
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 17m
€61–149
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
€33–51
Drive 485 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pottensteincar 485 km
4h 10m
€83–120
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangentrain 61
9h 5m
€58–134
Train, bus via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Ev
9h 9m
€63–142
Bus via Basel, Bahnhof
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Nürnbergbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Ev
10h 40m

Basel to Pottenstein by train and bus

56Weekly Services

8h 17mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Pottenstein.

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Distance: 622.2 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pottenstein B470 via Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Pegnitz in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Pottenstein B470 via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Erlangen, Forchheim, Forchheim(Oberfr), Ebermannstadt, and Ebermannstadt in around 9h 5m.

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