There are 5 ways to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nuremberg
best- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re31 / ...
4h 40m€55–184Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 321 / ...
- Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Re31 / ...
6h 31m€28–43Drive 251.6 km
- Drive from Stuttgart to Pottensteincar 251.6 km
2h 27m€36–52Train
- Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitztrain Re31 / ...
4h 49m€46–174Train, bus
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain Re90
- Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitzbus Re31 / ...
5h 6m€38–53
Stuttgart to Pottenstein by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Kornwestheim and arriving at Pottenstein B470 via Nürnberg Hbf and Pegnitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Pottenstein. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Pegnitz via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Stuttgart and Pottenstein is 283 km. The road distance is 251.6 km.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein, including transfers.
Stuttgart to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kornwestheim station.
Stuttgart to Pottenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
The best way to get from Stuttgart to Pottenstein is to train via Nuremberg which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Pottenstein, Germany?
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Pottenstein B470 via Nürnberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Pegnitz, and Pegnitz in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Pottenstein B470 via Kornwestheim, Kornwestheim, Nuremberg central bus station, Nürnberg Hbf, and Pegnitz in around 6h 31m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–160
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- stuttgart@arverio.de
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €29–35
- 1st Class Ticket
- €35–55
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- stuttgart@arverio.de
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Stuttgart Hbf to Nuernberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kornwestheim to Nuremberg central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- DB Bus
Bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Pegnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- DB Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Stuttgart to Pottenstein bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.
Stuttgart to Pottenstein train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Pottenstein is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Stuttgart to Pottenstein.
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