Lowest Prices
We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.
Best Travel Options
We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Trip Summary
You can pick from 3 daily train trips between Altenburg and Plauen. The average train journey from Altenburg to Plauen takes one hour and 30 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 10 minutes.
Distance | 37 mi (59 km) |
Fastest train | 1h 10m |
Lowest price | $19.23 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Altenburg to Plauen?
2 train services operate from Altenburg to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 2 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 26m | $19.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 1h 32m | $19.23 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Altenburg to Plauen start from $19, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Plauen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Altenburg leaves from Train Station . And in Plauen trains arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf .
From Altenburg to Plauen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 32 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 1 hours and 10 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 17 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Plauen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Altenburg to Plauen are the most crowded on Sunday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Altenburg at 4:00am 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 3 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 Altenburg.
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 Altenburg?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Altenburg.
All train stations in Altenburg:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Plauen?
Main arrival station: Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Plauen has one train station.
All train stations in Plauen:
Plauen(Vogtl) ob Bf
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Plauen to Altenburg?
Search Train TicketsWanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more
- Train Tickets
- Germany
- Plauen
- Altenburg to Plauen