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

The cheapest way to get from Pirmasens to Aachen is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pirmasens to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Pirmasens and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Pirmasens station to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens central train station and arriving at Aachen station west via Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Pirmasens and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Pirmasens to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Kaiserslautern Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Pirmasens to Aachen?

The distance between Pirmasens and Aachen is 408 km. The road distance is 269.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Pirmasens to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Aachen bus from?

Pirmasens to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Pirmasens central train station.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Pirmasens to Aachen?

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the Pirmasens to Aachen bus arrive?

Pirmasens to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Saarbrücken bus station.

Where does the Pirmasens to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pirmasens to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Pirmasens to Aachen is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Pirmasens to Aachen.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Pirmasens to Aachen?

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Pirmasens to Aachen by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
4h 31m
€70–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pirmasens central train station to Saarbrücken bus stationbus 036
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus 011
3. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
7h 37m
€33–59
Drive 269.8 km
1. Drive from Pirmasens to Aachencar 269.8 km
3h 10m
€39–56
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain Re
7h 39m
€76–138
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
2. Take the bus from Saarbrücken Hbf to Luxembourgbus L40
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Angleurtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Angleur to Aachen Hbftrain S41
7h 58m

Pirmasens to Aachen by train

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Distance: 407.9 km
Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Aachen Hbf via Kaiserslautern Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Koeln Hbf in around 4h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pirmasens central train station to Aachen station west via Saarbrücken bus station and Cologne Airport CGN in around 7h 37m.

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