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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Pottenstein is to bus and line 397 bus which costs €21 - €45 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Pottenstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Pottenstein Mariental via Bayreuth, Goethestraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Dresden to Pottenstein?

The distance between Dresden and Pottenstein is 263 km. The road distance is 259.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Pottenstein without a car is to bus and line 397 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €21 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Dresden to Pottenstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Pottenstein bus from?

Dresden to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Pottenstein?

The best way to get from Dresden to Pottenstein is to bus and line 397 bus which takes 4h 52m and costs €21 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Dresden to Pottenstein bus arrive?

Dresden to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bayreuth central train station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Pottenstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Pottenstein is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Dresden to Pottenstein.

Where can I stay near Pottenstein?

There are 529+ hotels available in Pottenstein.

Dresden to Pottenstein - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 397 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 397 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Bayreuth central train stationbus N1230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bayreuth, Goethestraße to Pottenstein Marientalbus 397
4h 52m
€21–41
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re30 / ...
5h 52m
Drive 259.3 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Pottensteincar 259.3 km
2h 16m
€37–53
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re30 / ...
5h 52m
€60–85

Dresden to Pottenstein by bus

18Weekly Buses

4h 52mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 262.9 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Pottenstein, Germany?

You can take a bus from Dresden central station to Pottenstein Mariental via Bayreuth central train station and Bayreuth, Goethestraße in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Pottenstein B470 via Hof Hbf, Pegnitz, and Pegnitz in around 5h 52m.

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