There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Birkenfeld by train (TGV), car, or train
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Train via Selestat
best- Take the train from Selestat to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
5h 21m€38–75Drive 198.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Alsace to Birkenfeldcar 198.6 km
2h 34m€31–45Train
- Take the train from Scherwiller to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Sarregueminestrain Ter
- Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhoftrain Re3
5h 33m€38–75
Alsace to Birkenfeld by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Birkenfeld is to drive which costs €30 - €45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Alsace to Birkenfeld is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Birkenfeld. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Neubrücke, Bahnhof via Selestat, Strasbourg, Sarreguemines and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Alsace and Birkenfeld is 222 km. The road distance is 198.6 km.
The best way to get from Alsace to Birkenfeld without a car is to train via Selestat which takes 5h 21m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Alsace to Birkenfeld, including transfers.
Alsace to Birkenfeld train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.
Alsace to Birkenfeld train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Birkenfeld is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Alsace to Birkenfeld.
There are 564+ hotels available in Birkenfeld.
What companies run services between Alsace, Grand Est, France and Birkenfeld, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany?
You can take a train from Scherwiller to Birkenfeld, Zimmerbach via Selestat, Strasbourg, Sarreguemines, Saarbruecken Hbf, Saarbrücken Hbf, Neubrücke, Bahnhof, and Neubrücke, Bahnhof in around 5h 21m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Selestat to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–15
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Scherwiller to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Sarreguemines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Selestat to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Schedules at
- vlexx.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Neubrücke, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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