The average train between Pirmasens and Basel takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Pirmasens to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Pirmasens and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pirmasens is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Kaiserslautern Hbf and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pirmasens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens station and arriving at Basel station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Pirmasens to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Pirmasens to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Pirmasens to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Pirmasens and Basel is 182.7 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Kaiserslautern Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 54m.