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Schmuckmuseum Pforzheim
Leading jewelry museum in a city famed for goldsmithing, with international collections of jewelry, watches, and design history.
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$0.88
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
42 km
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.
Of the 18 buses that leave Stuttgart Airport for Pforzheim on Fri, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 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, Jul 17 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.










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)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $31 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 |
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 $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Pforzheim take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 7m.
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.
| 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 Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:01AM | Arrival Time 08:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 12:01PM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 01:01PM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 02:01PM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 04:31PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 05:01PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 06:01PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 08:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 10:08PM | Duration 2h37 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 08:01PM | Arrival Time 09:58PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Expressbus Relex | Departure Time 11:01PM | Arrival Time 05:43AM | Duration 6h42 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart Airport to Pforzheim buses for today, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:50 PM Stuttgart Airport | 0h20 | 2:10 PM Pforzheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Stuttgart Airport | 0h50 | 2:40 PM Pforzheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:40 PM Stuttgart Airport | 0h20 | 9:00 PM Pforzheim | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, July 17 | |||||
![]() | 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 | |
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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.
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 |
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Discover the best of Pforzheim — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pforzheim trip today.
Leading jewelry museum in a city famed for goldsmithing, with international collections of jewelry, watches, and design history.
Major municipal museum on archaeology, local history, and the city’s jewelry and industry heritage in a modern riverside complex.
Compact museum showing traditional jewelry and watchmaking machinery, ideal for understanding Pforzheim’s manufacturing identity.
Popular green space along the river with walking paths, lawns, and easy access to museums and the city center.
Well-known long-distance path section starting in Pforzheim, attracting hikers with marked routes into the Black Forest.
Main shopping street and central pedestrian axis, ideal for orienting yourself and experiencing everyday urban life in Pforzheim.
Maultaschen are Swabian stuffed pasta pockets with meat, spinach, and herbs. A regional classic widely eaten in Baden-Württemberg, often served in broth or fried with onions.
Spätzle are soft egg noodles from Swabia. In and around Pforzheim they are a staple side dish, especially valued fresh and handmade with roasts or sauce.
Käsespätzle combines Spätzle with melted cheese and fried onions. It is a beloved hearty dish across the region and a common vegetarian comfort food.
Elegant fine dining known for refined seasonal cuisine and polished service. A strong choice in Pforzheim for a special meal.
Traditional brewery-style venue serving hearty German and Swabian dishes in a relaxed, rustic atmosphere popular with locals.
Well-known restaurant in a historic setting, offering regional specialties and classic German cooking with a more formal feel.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than in Munich or Frankfurt, while local transit and everyday meals stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Tipping is customary but modest. In restaurants, round up or add about 5-10%. For taxis and cafes, round up to the next euro or leave small change.
Official public transport app
Pforzheim Erbprinzenstrasse / B294 -> Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof
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.

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