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Trip Summary
There are 57 daily trains from Plauen to Meissen. Traveling by train from Plauen to Meissen usually takes around 3 hours and 28 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 2 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 75 mi (121 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 56m |
| Lowest price | €24.05 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Plauen to Meissen?
2 train services operate from Plauen to Meissen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 42 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 42 | 3h 9m | €24.05 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 4h 21m | €28.28 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Plauen to Meissen start from €24, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Meissen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Plauen leaves from Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf . And in Meissen trains arrive at Meißen Triebischtal and 2 other train stations.
From Plauen to Meissen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 21 minutes. If you are looking to get to Meissen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 56 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 15 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Meissen.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Plauen to Meissen on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday 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 57 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 Meissen 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 is one train station in Plauen.
All train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Where is the train station in Meissen?
Main arrival station: Meißen Triebischtal
There are more train stations and stops in Meissen than most cities. Most trains from Plauen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Meissen:
Train stations in Meissen:
Meißen Triebischtal
Meißen Altstadt
Meißen
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