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Trip Summary
You can pick from 19 daily train trips between Plauen and Alphen aan den Rijn. The average train journey from Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn takes 14 hours, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 9 hours and 49 minutes.
| Distance | 342 mi (550 km) |
| Fastest train | 10h 0m |
| Lowest price | $89.50 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn?
2 train services operate from Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 11 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 11 | 14h 4m | $134.22 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 8 | 14h 3m | $130.90 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn start from $90, and on average cost . Daily there are 8 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Alphen aan den Rijn. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Plauen leaves from Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf . And in Alphen aan den Rijn trains arrive at Train Station .
From Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 14 hours and 3 minutes. If you are looking to get to Alphen aan den Rijn faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 10 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Plauen and Alphen aan den Rijn is approximately 342 miles, or 550 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 14 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 9 hours and 49 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 Plauen to Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Plauen at 10:00am 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 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 Alphen aan den Rijn 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 Alphen aan den Rijn?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Alphen aan den Rijn has one train station.
All train stations in Alphen aan den Rijn:
Train Station
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