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Trip Summary
You can pick from 67 daily train trips between Karlsruhe and Pirmasens. The average train journey from Karlsruhe to Pirmasens takes 2 hours and 34 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 48 minutes.
| Distance | 39 mi (62 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 48m |
| Lowest price | £17.45 |
| Trains per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Karlsruhe to Pirmasens?
Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Karlsruhe to Pirmasens. However, there are 67 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 67 | 2h 35m | £21.33 |
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Karlsruhe to Pirmasens on Saturday. Tickets for Saturday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Karlsruhe at 01:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 67 scheduled trains on most days. 3 of these are direct connections to Pirmasens. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Pirmasens to Karlsruhe.
City Information
Karlsruhe
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Karlsruhe is fondly referred to as the Fan-Shaped City. Even though it's at the northern edge of the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has some of the warmest weather in the country, so many visitors pick this city to experience a Mediterranean-inspired vacation in Germany. There are hundreds of fine museums, quirky galleries, and beautiful theatres in the area that are all worth checking out.
Karlsruhe is a hub for science and technology, but it has an artistic side, too. The ZKM is a unique art museum that displays contemporary video and audio installations in a former weapons factory. Hit up the Jakobus Theatre, Kammertheater Karlsruhe, or The Sandkorn Theatre for live music or theatrical performance.
Another can't-miss landmark is the Karlsruhe Palace, built in the 18th-century. Not only does the palace include stunning grounds and magnificent architecture, it also houses the Baden State Museum with exhibits about the region's history. Some of the best outdoor recreation sites are Badesee Epple, Rheinstrandbad Rappenwort, and Weingarten, offering blue waters for fishing, swimming, and sailing, respectively.
Karlsruhe is easy to reach from cities like Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt on Deutsche Bahn trains. FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni, and Cazmatrans provide coach service to the city as well. The Karlsruhe/Baden Airport is not too far away, so you can travel to this warm destination from nearly anywhere.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Karlsruhe?
Main departure station: Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 11 stops and stations in Karlsruhe where you can board the train.
All train stations in Karlsruhe:
Grötzingen Krappmühlenweg
Grötzingen Oberausstraße
Grötzingen
Karlsruhe-Knielingen
Maxau
Train Station
Karlsruhe-Mühlburg
Karlsruhe West
Albtalbf
Karlsruhe-Hagsfeld
Karlsruhe-Durlach
Where is the train station in Pirmasens?
Main arrival station: Pirmasens Central Station
Pirmasens has one train station.
Train stations in Pirmasens:
Pirmasens Central Station
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