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Trip Summary
You can pick from 42 daily train trips between Freiburg and Plauen. The average train journey from Freiburg to Plauen takes 8 hours and 44 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 7 hours and 9 minutes.
| Distance | 259 mi (417 km) |
| Fastest train | 7h 9m |
| Lowest price | €36.42 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Freiburg to Plauen?
2 train services operate from Freiburg to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 30 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 19 | 9h 4m | €77.32 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 30 | 8h 34m | €87.92 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Freiburg to Plauen start from €36, and on average cost . Daily there are 30 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Freiburg leaves from Freiburg Klinikum and 3 other stations. And in Plauen trains arrive at Reichenbacher Str. 34 and one other train station.
From Freiburg to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 8 hours and 34 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 7 hours and 9 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Freiburg and Plauen is approximately 259 miles, or 417 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 44 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 9 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 from Freiburg to Plauen are the most crowded on Tuesday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Freiburg at 00:00 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 42 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 Freiburg.
City Information
Freiburg
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Freiburg im Breisgau, commonly called Freiburg, is a large city in the Baden-Wurttemberg state in the south of Germany. Sitting on the edge of the Black Forest, this city is home to one of Germany's oldest universities and a large Gothic-style cathedral in its reconstructed medieval old town.
Freiburg Cathedral originated as a Romanesque Church in the 13th century and took a full 300 years to complete. This cathedral is one of the most popular attractions in the city, and it's easy to see why. Hundreds of figures have been carved into the sandstone facade with impossible detail, and entry is free to walk through the even more impressive interior.
The Münsterplatz is another must while visiting the city. Although nearly destroyed in World War II, this cobblestone pedestrian square has been restored to display its many historic monuments, including the bold, red Historical Merchants' Hall. Market stalls populate this central square every day except for Sundays.
One of the unique features of Freiburg is the shallow waterways that flow along grooves in the streets in the Old Town. These brooks, or bächle, used to supply the city with drinking water from the Dreisam River but today host kids' boat races or splashes on hot days. Legend says that if you accidentally step in one, you will marry a local, so watch your step—or don't!
Experience Germany's incomparable rail network on a train to Freiburg, arriving at the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof. FlixBus and Sindbad also connect Freiburg to the rest of the country and several additional European cities like Zurich and Budapest.
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 Freiburg?
Main departure station: Freiburg Klinikum
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Freiburg where you can board the train.
All train stations in Freiburg:
Freiburg Klinikum
Freiburg-Zähringen
Freiburg-Herdern
Freiburg-Littenweiler
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen receives travelers from Freiburg at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Reichenbacher Str. 34
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