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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Pirmasens is to drive which costs €45 - €75 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Pirmasens is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Pirmasens?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum to Pirmasens station. However, there are services departing from Bochum and arriving at Pirmasens central train station via Mannheim central bus station and Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Pirmasens?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Pirmasens. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

How far is it from Bochum to Pirmasens?

The distance between Bochum and Pirmasens is 431 km. The road distance is 340.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Pirmasens without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Bochum to Pirmasens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Pirmasens bus from?

Bochum to Pirmasens bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Bochum station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Pirmasens train from?

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

Train or bus from Bochum to Pirmasens?

The best way to get from Bochum to Pirmasens is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Bochum to Pirmasens bus arrive?

Bochum to Pirmasens bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Bochum to Pirmasens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bochum to Pirmasens?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Pirmasens is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Bochum to Pirmasens.

How do I get a train ticket from Bochum to Pirmasens?

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Bochum to Pirmasens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bochum to Pirmasens by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain S2 / ...
5h 24m
€77–248
Drive 340.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Bochum to Pirmasenscar 340.2 km
3h 27m
€50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bochum to Mannheim, ZOBbus
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Karlsruhe central train stationbus 198 / ...
3. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Pirmasens central train stationbus 036
8h 55m
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain Re1
7h 51m
€74–173
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
8h 27m

Bochum to Pirmasens by train

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Distance: 430.8 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Pirmasens, Germany?

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Kaiserslautern, Hbf in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum to Pirmasens central train station via Mannheim central bus station and Karlsruhe central train station in around 8h 55m.

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