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Trip Summary
You can pick from 20 daily train trips between Plauen and Heringen. The average train journey from Plauen to Heringen takes 5 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 3 hours and 46 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (137 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 0m |
| Lowest price | £20.20 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Plauen to Heringen?
2 train services operate from Plauen to Heringen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 4h 1m | £20.20 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 16 | 4h 47m | £32.00 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Plauen to Heringen start from £20, and on average cost . Daily there are 16 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Heringen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Plauen leaves from Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf . And in Heringen trains arrive at Heringen(Helme) .
From Plauen to Heringen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Heringen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 4 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Plauen and Heringen is approximately 85 miles, or 137 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 46 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Plauen to Heringen 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 Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Plauen at 04:00 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 20 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 Heringen to Plauen.
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 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 Plauen?
Main departure station: Reichenbacher Str. 34
There are two stations in Plauen where you can board the train to Heringen.
All train stations in Plauen:
Reichenbacher Str. 34
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Where is the train station in Heringen?
Main arrival station: Heringen(Helme)
Heringen has one train station.
Train stations in Heringen:
Heringen(Helme)
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