There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Pirmasens by train (Trenitalia), 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 Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Landau, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
- Take the train from Landau, Hauptbahnhof to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4h 54m€50–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N33 / ...
- Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pirmasens central train stationbus 036
5h 25m€25–37Drive 225.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Pirmasenscar 225.5 km
2h 38m€41–59
Basel to Pirmasens by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Pirmasens is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Pirmasens is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Pirmasens station. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pirmasens central train station via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Landau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Basel and Pirmasens is 286 km. The road distance is 225.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Pirmasens without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €50 - €230.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Basel to Pirmasens, including transfers.
Basel to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Pirmasens is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pirmasens, Germany?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Landau, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pirmasens central train station via Karlsruhe central train station in around 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €65–95
- 2nd Class
- €45–65
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Landau, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–30
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Landau, Hauptbahnhof to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pirmasens central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Pirmasens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.
Basel to Pirmasens train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Pirmasens is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Basel to Pirmasens.
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