The average train between Essen and Plauen takes 11h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 twice daily between Essen and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Plauen at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 11h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte station via Erfurt Hbf station and Gera Süd station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
Essen to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Plauen train services, operated by Die Länderbahn, arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte station.
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The distance between Essen and Plauen is 374.3 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Erfurt Hbf and Gera Sued in around 7h 41m.
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