The average train between Sonneberg and Plauen takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Sonneberg 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 3 times a day between Sonneberg and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 4:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Sonneberg is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Plauen at 4:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Lichtenfels and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sonneberg to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Sonneberg station and arriving at Plauen station via Lichtenfels. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Sonneberg to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Sonneberg station.
Sonneberg to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
The distance between Sonneberg and Plauen is 69.9 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Sonneberg to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Lichtenfels and Hof Hbf in around 3h 49m.