The average train between Bayreuth and Plauen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bayreuth 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 every 3 hours between Bayreuth and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Plauen at 11:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bayreuth to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Bayreuth station and arriving at Plauen station via Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Bayreuth to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bayreuth Hbf station.
Bayreuth to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
Book your Bayreuth to Plauen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Die Länderbahn and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Bayreuth and Plauen is 72.9 km. The road distance is 119 km.
You can take a train from Bayreuth Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Hof Hbf in around 1h 41m.