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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Pottenstein is to drive which costs €4 - €7 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €4 - €7.

Is there a direct bus between Forchheim and Pottenstein?

No, there is no direct bus from Forchheim to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Forchheim and arriving at Pottenstein B470 via Gößweinstein Freibad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Pottenstein?

The distance between Forchheim and Pottenstein is 40 km. The road distance is 33.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Pottenstein without a car is to train and line 389 bus which takes 1h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Forchheim to Pottenstein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Pottenstein bus from?

Forchheim to Pottenstein bus services, operated by Schmetterling Reisen, depart from Forchheim station.

Where does the Forchheim to Pottenstein bus arrive?

Forchheim to Pottenstein bus services, operated by Schmetterling Reisen, arrive at Gößweinstein Freibad station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Pottenstein?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Pottenstein is 33 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Forchheim to Pottenstein.

Where can I stay near Pottenstein?

There are 520+ hotels available in Pottenstein.

Forchheim to Pottenstein - 4 ways to travel via train, line 389 bus, and car

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

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Train, line 389 bus
best
1. Take the train from Forchheim(Oberfr) to EbermannstadtRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Ebermannstadt to Pottenstein B470389
1h 58m
Drive 33.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Forchheim to Pottenstein33.2 km
33 min
€5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Forchheim to Pottenstein33.2 km
33 min
€80–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forchheim to Gößweinstein Freibad222
2h 9m
€6–7

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 40.1 km
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Pottenstein, Germany?

Schmetterling Reisen operates a bus from Forchheim to Gößweinstein Freibad 3 times a day, and the journey takes 59 min. Verkehrsverbund Großraum Nürnberg (VGN) also services this route twice daily.

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