There are 4 ways to get from Metz 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- Take the train from Metz Ville to Forbachtrain Ter
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb68
3h 22m€26–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N90 / ...
- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Pirmasens central train stationbus 036
3h 30m€8–29Drive 126.3 km
- Drive from Metz to Pirmasenscar 126.3 km
1h 15m€20–29Bus, train
- Take the bus from Metz Ville to Saarbrücken Hbfbus Bus
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb68
4h 23m
Metz to Pirmasens by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Metz to Pirmasens is to bus which costs €8 - €29 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Pirmasens is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs €19 - €29.
No, there is no direct bus from Metz to Pirmasens station. However, there are services departing from Metz and arriving at Pirmasens central train station via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Metz and Pirmasens is 145 km. The road distance is 126.3 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Pirmasens without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €25 - €85.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Metz to Pirmasens, including transfers.
Metz to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Metz station.
Metz to Pirmasens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
The best way to get from Metz to Pirmasens is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs €25 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €29 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Metz, France and Pirmasens, Germany?
You can take a train from Metz Ville to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Forbach, Saarbruecken Hbf, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metz to Pirmasens central train station via Saarbrücken bus station in around 3h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Metz Ville to Forbach
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–25
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €11–17
- Rail 1st Class
- €18–25
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Pirmasens central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Metz to Saarbrücken bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Bus from Metz Ville to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
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More Questions & Answers
Metz to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.
Metz to Pirmasens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Forbach station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Pirmasens is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Metz to Pirmasens.
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