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

The cheapest way to get from Pirmasens to Cologne is to bus which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pirmasens to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Pirmasens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Pirmasens station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens central train station and arriving at Bonn UN Campus via Saarbrücken bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Pirmasens and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Pirmasens to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kaiserslautern Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.

How far is it from Pirmasens to Cologne?

The distance between Pirmasens and Cologne is 337 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Pirmasens to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Pirmasens to Cologne train from?

Pirmasens to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Pirmasens to Cologne?

The best way to get from Pirmasens to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Pirmasens to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Pirmasens to Cologne train arrive?

Pirmasens to Cologne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.

Can I drive from Pirmasens to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Pirmasens to Cologne is 261 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Pirmasens to Cologne.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Kaiserslautern, Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Mannheim Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
3h 28m
€48–117
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 Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
5h 31m
€25–45
Drive 260.6 km
1. Drive from Pirmasens to Colognecar 260.6 km
2h 47m
€39–56
Train via Bingen am Rhein
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Bingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb65
2. Take the train from Bingen, Hauptbahnhof to Köln West Bftrain Rb26
5h 52m
€35–65
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Kaiserslautern, Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Koeln Suedtrain Re
6h 26m
€54–94

Pirmasens to Cologne by train

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Distance: 337.2 km
Duration: 3h 28m

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

You can take a train from Pirmasens, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Kaiserslautern Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pirmasens central train station to Koeln Sued via Saarbrücken bus station, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Un Campus in around 5h 31m.

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