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Trip Summary
You can pick from 24 daily train trips between Herford and Plauen. The average train journey from Herford to Plauen takes 7 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 59 minutes.
| Distance | 187 mi (300 km) |
| Fastest train | 6h 0m |
| Lowest price | $34.19 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Herford to Plauen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Herford to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 12 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 3 | 7h 30m | $77.64 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 12 | 7h 13m | $59.72 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 9 | 6h 33m | $68.21 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Herford to Plauen start from $46, and on average cost . Daily there are 9 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Herford leaves from Train Station . And in Plauen trains arrive at Reichenbacher Str. 34 and one other train station.
From Herford to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 33 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 6 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 9 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Plauen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Herford and Plauen is approximately 187 miles, or 300 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 59 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 Herford to Plauen tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. 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 Herford at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 24 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 Herford.
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 Herford?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Herford.
All train stations in Herford:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen receives travelers from Herford at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Reichenbacher Str. 34
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