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Trip Summary
You can pick from 78 daily train trips between Bergisch Gladbach and Plauen. The average train journey from Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen takes 8 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 43 minutes.
Distance | 222 mi (357 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 0m |
Lowest price | $54.89 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen?
2 train services operate from Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 48 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 48 | 8h 15m | $118.41 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 30 | 7h 56m | $116.70 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen start from $59, 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 Bergisch Gladbach leaves from Train Station and one other station. And in Plauen trains arrive at Reichenbacher Str. 34 and one other train station.
From Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 56 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 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Bergisch Gladbach and Plauen is approximately 222 miles, or 357 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 43 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.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Bergisch Gladbach to Plauen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Saturday. Saturday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Bergisch Gladbach at 1:00am 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 78 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 Bergisch Gladbach.
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 Bergisch Gladbach?
Main departure station: Train Station
There are two stations in Bergisch Gladbach where you can board the train to Plauen.
All train stations in Bergisch Gladbach:
Train Station
Duckterath
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen receives travelers from Bergisch Gladbach at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Reichenbacher Str. 34
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