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Trip Summary
5 trains operate daily from Schleife to Plauen. The train trip from Schleife to Plauen is usually about 4 hours and 58 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 4 hours and 28 minutes.
| Distance | 127 mi (204 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 28m |
| Lowest price | £25.63 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Schleife to Plauen?
2 train services operate from Schleife to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 3 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 3 | 5h 8m | £40.69 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 4h 39m | £40.55 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Schleife to Plauen start from £33, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Schleife leaves from Train Station . And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf and one other train station.
From Schleife to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 39 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 4 hours and 28 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Schleife and Plauen is approximately 127 miles, or 204 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 4 hours and 58 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 28 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.
Trains departing from Schleife to Plauen tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. 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 Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Schleife at 04:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 18:00. 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 5 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 Schleife.
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 Schleife?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Schleife.
All train stations in Schleife:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen receives travelers from Schleife at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Reichenbacher Str. 34
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