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

The cheapest way to get from Pirmasens to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 5h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Pirmasens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Pirmasens station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens central train station and arriving at Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Pirmasens and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Pirmasens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Basel SBB via Kaiserslautern, Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Pirmasens to Basel?

The distance between Pirmasens and Basel is 352 km. The road distance is 226.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Pirmasens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Basel bus from?

Pirmasens to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pirmasens central train station.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Pirmasens to Basel?

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Basel is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 5h.

Where does the Pirmasens to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pirmasens to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pirmasens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Pirmasens to Basel is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Pirmasens to Basel.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Pirmasens to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Pirmasens to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof82 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
4h 12m
CHF 47–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pirmasens central train station to Karlsruhe central train station036
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
5h
CHF 24–34
Drive 226.9 km
1. Drive from Pirmasens to Basel226.9 km
2h 35m
CHF 36–53
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbf
2. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
4. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 39m
CHF 142–346
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Landau, Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Landau, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe HauptbahnhofRe6
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 24m
CHF 46–123
Line 252 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dahn, Stadtmitte to Wissembourg, Bahnhof252
2. Take the train from Wissembourg to StrasbourgTer
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6h 6m

Pirmasens to Basel by train

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Distance: 351.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Pirmasens, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB via Kaiserslautern, Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pirmasens central train station to Basel SBB via Karlsruhe central train station in around 5h.

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