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Pfronten - Kaiserslautern Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 26 daily train trips between Pfronten and Kaiserslautern. The average train journey from Pfronten to Kaiserslautern takes 6 hours and 1 minute, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Distance181 mi (291 km)
Fastest train4h 52m
Lowest price$43.06
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
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Which train should you take from Pfronten to Kaiserslautern?

Deutsche Bahn is the one and only train line which connects Pfronten to Kaiserslautern. However, there are 26 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn266h 2m$82.96

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Pfronten and Kaiserslautern is approximately 181 miles, or 291 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 1 minute, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 52 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Saturday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Pfronten to Kaiserslautern. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Saturday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Saturday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Pfronten at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 26 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Kaiserslautern to Pfronten.

City Information

Kaiserslautern

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Kaiserslautern is a historic city in Germany whose founding dates to the 9th century. The area hosted a hunting retreat for Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa in the 12th century. It is now one of the country’s cultural centers, filled with artistic, historical, and outdoorsy attractions.

History fans will love visiting the remains of two medieval castles in Kaiserslautern: the Burg Hohenecken and Nanstein Castle, a bit further out of town. Another popular spot to visit is the city's Japanese garden, complete with a teahouse and koi ponds. The Gartenschau Kaiserslautern is another park, and it appeals especially to kids with its inventive playgrounds and enormous dinosaur models. Finally, the nearby Palatinate Forest offers gorgeous scenery along its many hiking paths.

Kaiserslautern is located between Frankfurt and Germany's border with France, so even though it is not a major metropolis, it is easy to travel to Kaiserslautern. Over 30 intercity bus routes arrive daily in the city, operated by FlixBus, Sindbad, and Union Ivkoni. You can also travel by train, thanks to Deutsche Bahn's connections to many cities throughout Europe.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Pfronten?

Main departure station: Pfronten-Steinach

Pfronten has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Kaiserslautern.

All train stations in Pfronten:

  • Pfronten-Steinach

  • Pfronten-Weißbach

  • Pfronten-Ried

Where is the train station in Kaiserslautern?

Main arrival station: Einsiedlerhof

There are more train stations and stops in Kaiserslautern than most cities. Most trains from Pfronten will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Kaiserslautern:

All train stations in Kaiserslautern:

  • Einsiedlerhof

  • K3

  • Vogelweh

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