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Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim
Renowned jewelry museum in the Reuchlinhaus, presenting international jewelry history and design. A signature attraction in Pforzheim, known as Germany’s Gold City.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim
Showing times and prices for May 29
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$0.89
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
42 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast buses
Of the 18 buses that leave Stuttgart Airport for Pforzheim on Fri, May 29, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 29 the direct buses cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, May 29 the slowest buses will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
5:01 AM2h18Flughafen/messe7:19 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers- 6:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe7:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 6:31 AM2h34Flughafen/messe9:05 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 7:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe8:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 8:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe9:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
4:45 AM0h45Stuttgart Airport Busterminal5:30 AMPforzheim$161One-way0 transfers- 6:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe7:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 7:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe8:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 8:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe9:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
- 9:01 AM1h57Flughafen/messe10:58 AMPforzheimFind prices2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 26 miles (42 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 37m Average total duration 1h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim is a bus with an average price of $16 (€13).
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim costing on average $32 (€26).
The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim is by bus with an average journey time of 25m.
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stuttgart Airport and Pforzheim including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 16m sooner (25m by bus vs 41m by car). Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trans Turist | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 05:01AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 2h18 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 08:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 09:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 05:43AM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim bus times
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM Stuttgart Airport Busterminal | 0h45 | 5:30 AM Pforzheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 2h18 | 7:19 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 6:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 7:58 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 6:31 AM Flughafen/messe | 2h34 | 9:05 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 7:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 8:58 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 8:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 9:58 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 9:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 10:58 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 10:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 11:58 AM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 11:01 AM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 12:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 12:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 1:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 1:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 2:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 2:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 3:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 2:31 PM Flughafen/messe | 2h19 | 4:50 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 3:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 4:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 3:31 PM Flughafen/messe | 2h19 | 5:50 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 4:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 5:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 4:31 PM Flughafen/messe | 2h19 | 6:50 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
| 5:01 PM Flughafen/messe | 1h57 | 6:58 PM Pforzheim | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim
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Buses from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim run on average 4 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:45, the last at 23:01. The fastest bus covers the 26 miles (42 km) distance in 45m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 26 miles (42 km) |
Average bus duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 4:45 AM |
Last bus 11:01 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist, Expressbus Relex from Stuttgart Airport to PforzheimYou can travel by bus between Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim with BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist, Expressbus Relex for as low as $16 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
BlaBlaCar
About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day
Trans Turist
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
45m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
Trans Turist frequency
1 a day
Expressbus Relex
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 57m
Expressbus Relex frequency
16 a day
Complete guide to Pforzheim
Things to do in Pforzheim
Discover the best of Pforzheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pforzheim trip today.
- Must visit
Gasometer Pforzheim
Exhibition venue inside a former gas holder, famous for large immersive panoramic installations. Not a classical museum, but one of the city’s most popular cultural attractions.
- Recommended
Technisches Museum der Pforzheimer Schmuck- und Uhrenindustrie
Technical museum showing traditional jewelry and watchmaking machinery, workshops, and industrial heritage central to Pforzheim’s identity.
- Must visit
Enzauenpark
Large riverside park created for a garden show, popular for walks, open space, and relaxed city views. One of Pforzheim’s best outdoor areas.
- Recommended
Wildpark Pforzheim
Spacious animal and nature park with walking paths and family-friendly appeal. Very popular locally and a frequent social media stop.
- Recommended
Brötzingen
Historic district with a more intimate local atmosphere, older buildings, and independent cultural character compared with the modern city center.
Maultaschen
Swabian pasta pockets filled with minced meat, spinach, onions, and herbs, served in broth or pan-fried. A regional classic widely eaten in Baden-Württemberg.
- Vegetarian
Käsespätzle
Soft egg noodles layered with melted cheese and topped with fried onions. A comforting southern German staple common across nearby Swabia and Baden.
Zwiebelrostbraten
Roast beef or steak topped with rich gravy and crispy fried onions, usually served with Spätzle. A beloved hearty dish in the region.
Pavarotti Pforzheim
Well-known Italian restaurant with an elegant but accessible atmosphere, appreciated for pasta, meat dishes, and reliable service.
Kupferhammer
Established traditional restaurant in a historic setting, known for regional German cuisine and a classic atmosphere near the river.
Enchilada Pforzheim
Popular casual venue for Mexican-inspired food and cocktails, lively in the evenings and suitable for groups.
Euro
Costs are moderate by German standards. Supermarkets and bakeries are affordable, while sit-down dining and hotels are mid-range.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- EUR 8-15 for kebab, bakery, or takeaway.
- Mid-range
- EUR 18-30 per person at a casual restaurant.
- Fine dining
- EUR 50-90 per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- EUR 2.50-4.50 for a cappuccino or latte.
Tipping culture
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, and tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Hand the tip directly when paying.
VPE mobi
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Prices
- Single ticket
- EUR 3.10
- Day pass
- EUR 7.00
To the city center
Pforzheim, Erbprinzenstrasse / B294 -> Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof
- Distance
- 2 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Single tickets and day passes are available via VPE sales channels; check whether your route crosses fare zones before buying.
- Card payment is not guaranteed on every bus, so buying in the app or carrying a backup payment method is advisable.
FAQs: Bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pforzheim, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim can start from as little as $16 (€13) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim is $16 (€13) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim is 45m to travel the 26 miles (42 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim leaves at 4:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim leaves at 11:01 PM.
Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim with BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim, you can count on BlaBlaCar, Trans Turist, Expressbus Relex for the best way to get you to Pforzheim. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Stuttgart Airport and Pforzheim and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
A day trip to Pforzheim from Stuttgart Airport is worth doing with a journey time of 45m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Stuttgart Airport and Pforzheim including taking a train and bus.
No, the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
No, luggage for the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim.
Since both Stuttgart Airport and Pforzheim are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim among Omio's users.
Germany uses the euro (€) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards, especially contactless payments, in cities and larger establishments. However, cash is still widely accepted and sometimes preferred in smaller shops, markets, and rural areas. Carrying some cash is recommended for flexibility.
In Pforzheim, travelers should stay alert to pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transport. Scams involving fake charity collectors and distraction thefts have been reported. It is advisable to keep valuables secure and avoid accepting unsolicited help from strangers. Safety concerns are generally low, but usual urban precautions apply.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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