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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Pirmasens is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Pirmasens is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Pirmasens?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Cologne to Pirmasens?

The distance between Cologne and Pirmasens is 337 km. The road distance is 260 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirmasens without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €65 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Cologne to Pirmasens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Pirmasens train from?

Cologne to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Pirmasens?

The best way to get from Cologne to Pirmasens is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €65 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Cologne to Pirmasens train arrive?

Cologne to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Pirmasens?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Pirmasens is 260 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Cologne to Pirmasens.

Where can I stay near Pirmasens?

There are 559+ hotels available in Pirmasens.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Pirmasens by train, bus, or car

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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3h 40m
€69–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Saarbrücken bus stationbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Pirmasens central train stationbus 036
6h 30m
€24–42
Drive 260 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Pirmasenscar 260 km
2h 48m
€37–53
Train via Bingen am Rhein
1. Take the train from Köln Süd Bf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb26
2. Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re17
5h 23m
€50–73
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
6h 57m
€61–101

Cologne to Pirmasens by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 40mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.4 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Koeln Sued to Pirmasens central train station via Bonn Un Campus, Bonn UN Campus, and Saarbrücken bus station in around 6h 30m.

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