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Trip Summary
You can pick from 191 daily train trips between Plauen and Aachen. The average train journey from Plauen to Aachen takes 10 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 8 hours.
Distance | 266 mi (428 km) |
Fastest train | 8h 0m |
Lowest price | $76.20 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Plauen to Aachen?
2 train services operate from Plauen to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 112 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 112 | 9h 11m | $140.68 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 79 | 10h 53m | $114.55 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Plauen to Aachen start from $76, and on average cost . Daily there are 79 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Aachen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Plauen leaves from Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf and one other station. And in Aachen trains arrive at Aachen Schanz and 4 other train stations.
From Plauen to Aachen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 53 minutes. If you are looking to get to Aachen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 79 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Aachen.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Plauen and Aachen is approximately 266 miles, or 428 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours,
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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Plauen to Aachen. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Plauen at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 191 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 Aachen 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.
Aachen
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Positioned near the Dutch and Belgian borders in the west of Germany, Aachen is a true hidden gem. Once a Roman spa town, this historic city dates back to the 1st-century and later became a favorite residence of the Frankish king, Charlemagne. A royal experience surely awaits you as well on your visit to Aachen.
The most striking building in this city is undoubtedly Aachen Cathedral. This cathedral is the first place in Europe to receive the prestigious status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in part because it is one of the oldest cathedrals in Europe. The cathedral is also the final resting place of Charlemange, though the exact whereabouts of his remains are unknown.
After a day spent walking around the city, visit the Carolus Thermen, or thermal baths, to soak in the hot mineral spring waters once loved by the Romans. Choose between a range of indoor or outdoor pools, saunas, and spa treatments to enjoy what the Romans called "salus per aquam," or "health by water."
Because of its border location, Aachen is easy to reach from Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Frequent international and national trains run through the train stations, while the international airport is served by many major airlines. Bus lines including FlixBus and Sindbad provide affordable ground travel from many destinations. Some of the more popular routes to Aachen depart from Berlin, Amsterdam, and Brussels.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main departure station: Reichenbacher Str. 34
There are two stations in Plauen where you can board the train to Aachen.
All train stations in Plauen:
Reichenbacher Str. 34
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Where is the train station in Aachen?
Main arrival station: Aachen West
There are more train stations and stops in Aachen than most cities. Most trains from Plauen will stop at one (or more) of the 5 following stations in Aachen:
All train stations in Aachen:
Aachen West
Aachen Schanz
Aachen-Rothe Erde
Eilendorf
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