What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Pirmasens?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Pirmasens station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Pirmasens central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Pirmasens?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Aachen to Pirmasens?

The distance between Aachen and Pirmasens is 408 km. The road distance is 276.8 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Pirmasens without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Pirmasens?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Aachen to Pirmasens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Pirmasens bus from?

Aachen to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Pirmasens train from?

Aachen to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Pirmasens?

The best way to get from Aachen to Pirmasens is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h.

Where does the Aachen to Pirmasens bus arrive?

Aachen to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Pirmasens train arrive?

Aachen to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Pirmasens?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Pirmasens is 277 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Aachen to Pirmasens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Pirmasens?

Book your Aachen to Pirmasens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Pirmasens?

There are 548+ hotels available in Pirmasens.

Aachen to Pirmasens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Pirmasens by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, HbfRe1
4. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof
4h 40m
€64–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Karlsruhe central train stationN93
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pirmasens central train station036
8h
€32–54
Drive 276.8 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Pirmasens276.8 km
2h 59m
€40–57
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln HbfIce / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof55 / ...
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, HbfRe1
7h 18m
€64–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Liège-GuilleminsS43
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to LuxembourgIc
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière to Saarbrücken, HauptbahnhofL40 / ...
4. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof
8h 50m

Aachen to Pirmasens by train

95Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Pirmasens, Germany?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Pirmasens central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 8h.

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