The average train between Erfurt and Plauen takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt 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 4 hours between Erfurt and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Plauen at 11:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Plauen station via Gera Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Erfurt to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte station.
Book your Erfurt to Plauen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Die Länderbahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Erfurt and Plauen is 94.4 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Gera Hbf in around 2h 41m.