The average train between Cologne and Pirmasens takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is at least one train per day from Cologne to Pirmasens. 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 once daily between Cologne and Pirmasens. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Pirmasens at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 2m • 2 changes


4h 1m • 2 changes


4h 34m • 2 changes


4h 2m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Pirmasens station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Cologne to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cologne to Pirmasens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Cologne and Pirmasens is 198.2 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 3h 44m.