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Trip Summary
You can pick from 58 daily train trips between Freital and Plauen. The average train journey from Freital to Plauen takes 2 hours and 37 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 75 mi (120 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 7m |
| Lowest price | $32.28 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Freital to Plauen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Freital to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 31 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 3 | 6h 26m | $53.69 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 48 | 2h 11m | $38.96 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 31 | 2h 30m | $33.79 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 6h 26m | $54.44 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Freital to Plauen start from $32, and on average cost . Daily there are 31 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Freital leaves from Freital-Hainsberg and 2 other stations. And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf .
From Freital to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. If you are looking to get to Plauen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 57 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Plauen.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Freital to Plauen start from $54, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Non-federally owned railway company in Freital leaves from Freital-Hainsberg West and 2 other stations. And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf .
From Freital to Plauen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Plauen faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Non-federally owned railway company offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Plauen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Freital to Plauen tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Freital at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 58 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 Plauen to Freital.
City Information
Plauen
Plauen is a city in the state of Saxony, near Germany's border with Czechia. Plauen's history is closely woven to its lace and embroidery industry, so your first stop should be the Embroidery Machine Museum. Here, you'll learn about textile and fashion history, plus discover turn-of-the-century manufacturing and machinery. If you can't get enough, Plauen has no shortage of museums and attractions related to the embroidery industry; Plauener Spitzenmuseum, Weberhäuser, and Weisbachsches Haus are some of the more popular choices.
Plauen has a small and easy-to-navigate downtown area, with a good mix of fast food, international dining, and classic German eateries to fit whatever you're seeking. Leave plenty of time to wander through the city's streets and marvel at the different architecture styles of churches, museums, government buildings, and more.
You can travel to Plauen on FlixBus or several Deutsche Bahn train lines. These connections also mean Plauen could be a stop along the way to larger cities like Dresden or Prague since tickets to these cities are very affordable.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Freital?
Main departure station: Freital-Hainsberg
Freital has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Plauen.
All train stations in Freital:
Freital-Hainsberg
Freital-Deuben
Freital-Hainsberg West
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen has one train station.
Train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
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