The average train between Basel and Plauen takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Plauen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Basel and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Plauen at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Plauen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Plauen station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Basel to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte station.
Book your Basel to Plauen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Basel and Plauen is 466.3 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Erfurt Hbf and Gera Hbf in around 8h 38m.