There are 5 ways to get from Mainz to Pottenstein by train, bus, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re31 / ...
5h 37m€61–218Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1310
- Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Re31 / ...
7h 19m€33–52Drive 268 km
- Drive from Mainz to Pottensteincar 268 km
2h 35m€39–56Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain
- Take the bus from Pegnitz to Pottenstein B470bus
4h 52m€113–192Train via Gemünden am Main
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Gemündentrain
- Take the train from Gemünden to Bambergtrain
- Take the train from Bamberg to Pegnitztrain
9h 14m€84–139
Mainz to Pottenstein by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Pottenstein B470 via Nürnberg Hbf and Pegnitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Pegnitz via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Mainz and Pottenstein is 343 km. The road distance is 268 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €220.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Mainz to Pottenstein, including transfers.
Mainz to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.
Mainz to Pottenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Pottenstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Pottenstein B470 via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf, Pegnitz, and Pegnitz in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Pottenstein B470 via Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Pegnitz in around 7h 19m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Nuremberg Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Frankfurt to Gemünden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Gemünden to Bamberg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Bamberg to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Mainz central train station to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 09245 - 98 32 60
- Website
- schmetterlingreisen.com
Bus from Pegnitz to Pottenstein B470
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- https://schmetterlingreisen.com/
- Phone
- 0911 27075-99
- info@vgn.de
- Website
- vgn.de
Bus from Pegnitz to Pottenstein B470
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.vgn.de/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Mainz to Pottenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Pottenstein is 268 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Mainz to Pottenstein.
There are 631+ hotels available in Pottenstein.