The average train between Essen and Pirmasens takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Pirmasens. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Pirmasens at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 32m • 2 changes
4h 56m • 2 changes
4h 32m • 2 changes
4h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Pirmasens station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Essen to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Pirmasens train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Süwex and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Essen and Pirmasens is 254.3 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 4h 47m.
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