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Trip Summary
18 trains operate daily from Plauen to Giesen. The train trip from Plauen to Giesen is usually about 7 hours and 30 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can get you there in as little as 5 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 152 mi (245 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 23m |
| Lowest price | €26.74 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Plauen to Giesen?
2 train services operate from Plauen to Giesen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 14 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 | 8h 20m | €71.49 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 14 | 7h 16m | €56.45 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Plauen to Giesen start from €27, and on average cost . Daily there are 14 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Giesen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Plauen leaves from Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf and one other station. And in Giesen trains arrive at Emmerke .
From Plauen to Giesen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 16 minutes. If you are looking to get to Giesen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 23 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 21 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Giesen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Plauen and Giesen is approximately 152 miles, or 245 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 23 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 Plauen to Giesen 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 Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Plauen at 05:00 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 18 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 Giesen 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 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 Plauen?
Main departure station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
There are two stations in Plauen where you can board the train to Giesen.
All train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Reichenbacher Str. 34
Where is the train station in Giesen?
Main arrival station: Emmerke
Giesen has one train station.
Train stations in Giesen:
Emmerke
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