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Salzburg - Plauen Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 54 daily train trips between Salzburg and Plauen. The average train journey from Salzburg to Plauen takes 8 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Distance190 mi (306 km)
Fastest train6h 0m
Lowest price£39.04
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company
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Which train should you take from Salzburg to Plauen?

There are 3 train lines with service from Salzburg to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 48 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Deutsche Bahn410h 45m£58.48
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company487h 24m£55.50
Non-federally owned railway company25h 51m£58.39
  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzburg to Plauen start from £39, and on average cost . Daily there are 48 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Salzburg leaves from Salzburg Taxham Europark and 4 other stations. And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf .

    From Salzburg to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 24 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 6 hours and 0 minutes.

  • Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Salzburg to Plauen start from £58, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Non-federally owned railway company in Salzburg leaves from Salzburg Taxham Europark and one other station. And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf .

    From Salzburg to Plauen train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Salzburg and Plauen is approximately 190 miles, or 306 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 38 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.

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

The earliest train departs Salzburg at 07:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. 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 54 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 Salzburg.

City Information

Salzburg

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Salzburg is located in the north of Austria and might be best known for its stunning landscapes and locations featured in The Sound of Music. Don't worry, there are plenty of organized tours to see the Von Trapps' house, the hills where Maria sings, and more of the film's iconic settings. This cultural and historic city offers many more activities set against the stunning backdrop of churches and castles.

Salzburg Old Town, or Altstadt, is one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, and it is easy to see why. The beautiful Baroque-style architecture and churches are straight out of a fairytale, while the looming Hohensalzburg Castle and attached museum serve as a reminder of Salzburg's decadent past.

Salzburg was a musically famous city even before The Sound of Music, as it's known for being the birthplace of Mozart. Music lovers can visit his residence and the locations associated with Mozart's life in Salzburg. In winter, be sure to stay for one of Salzburg's famous Christmas markets. The Christkindlmarkt tradition dates back to the 15-century, with hundreds of stalls offering the finest mulled wine, handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas treats.

Salzburg is well-connected to much of Europe by ground and air travel. Popular train routes to Salzburg travel from Vienna, Berlin, and Cologne. FlixBus provides the most coach routes to Salzburg, with several smaller carriers also serving several routes to cities in Switzerland and beyond. Salzburg Airport provides an alternative way to reach Salzburg, located just 4 kilometres from the city centre.

Plauen

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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 architectural 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 Salzburg?

Main departure station: Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt

Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 5 stops and stations in Salzburg where you can board the train.

All train stations in Salzburg:

  • Salzburg Mülln-Altstadt

  • Salzburg Taxham Europark

  • Salzburg Aiglhof

  • Salzburg Liefering

  • Kasern

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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