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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Leer and Plauen. The average train journey from Leer to Plauen takes 10 hours and 48 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 8 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 275 mi (442 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 15m |
| Lowest price | €24.28 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Leer to Plauen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Leer to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 13 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 8h 27m | €86.24 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 13 | 11h 24m | €82.38 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 9h 47m | €79.86 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Leer to Plauen start from €57, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Leer leaves from Leer (Ostfriesl) . And in Plauen trains arrive at Reichenbacher Str. 34 and 2 other train stations.
From Leer to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 47 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 8 hours and 15 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Leer and Plauen is approximately 275 miles, or 442 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 48 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 15 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 Leer to Plauen tend to have the most passengers on Wednesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Wednesday. 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 Wednesday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Leer at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 19 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 Leer.
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 Leer?
Main departure station: Leer (Ostfriesl)
There is one train station in Leer.
All train stations in Leer:
Leer (Ostfriesl)
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Reichenbacher Str. 34
There are more train stations and stops in Plauen than most cities. Most trains from Leer will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Plauen:
All train stations in Plauen:
Reichenbacher Str. 34
Busbahnhof
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
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