There are 6 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 91 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re31 / ...
5h 9m€66–163Drive 268 km
cheapest- Drive from Mainz to Pottensteincar 268 km
2h 33m€40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1310
- Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Re31 / ...
7h 19mFly, 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 49m€120–259Train via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re31 / ...
5h 27m€65–186Train via Schweinfurt
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re54 / ...
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Forchheim (Oberfr)train Re20
8h 14m€64–304
Mainz to Pottenstein by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 2h 33m 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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pegnitz via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
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 9m and costs €65 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Pottenstein is to train which takes 5h 9m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Pottenstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Pottenstein B470 via Nürnberg Hbf, Pegnitz, and Pegnitz in around 5h 9m. 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
- €95–160
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Mainz central train station to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
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 33m to drive from Mainz to Pottenstein.
There are 621+ hotels available in Pottenstein.