The average train between Dessau and Plauen takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Dessau 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 2 hours between Dessau and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dessau is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Plauen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Messe and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dessau 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 Dessau to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Dessau station and arriving at Plauen station via Leipzig Messe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Dessau to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dessau Hbf station.
Dessau to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
Book your Dessau to Plauen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Transdev GmbH and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Dessau and Plauen is 149.3 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Dessau Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Leipzig Messe, Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof, and Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf in around 3h 22m.