There are 4 ways to get from Bamberg to Plauen by train, bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bamberg to Neuenmarkt-Wirsbergtrain
- Take the train from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg to Hof Hbftrain
- Take the train from Hof Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
2h 49m€37–170Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bamberg to Plauen134.1 km
1h 38m€7–9Bus
- Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Marktredwitz stationbus 068 / ...
- Take the bus from Marktredwitz station to Plauen station Mittebus 1304A
4h 37m€13–22Drive 133.8 km
- Drive from Bamberg to Plauencar 133.8 km
1h 12m€20–28
Bamberg to Plauen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Plauen is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Bamberg to Plauen is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Bamberg station to Plauen station. However, there are services departing from Bamberg train station and arriving at Plauen station Mitte via Marktredwitz station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Bamberg and arriving at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg and Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
The distance between Bamberg and Plauen is 174 km. The road distance is 133.8 km.
The best way to get from Bamberg to Plauen without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €170.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Bamberg to Plauen, including transfers.
Bamberg to Plauen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.
Bamberg to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
The best way to get from Bamberg to Plauen is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs €35 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Plauen, Germany?
You can take a train from Bamberg to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg and Hof Hbf in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bamberg train station to Plauen station Mitte via Marktredwitz station in around 4h 37m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Bamberg to Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg to Hof Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bamberg train station to Marktredwitz station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marktredwitz station to Plauen station Mitte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bamberg to Plauen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Bamberg to Plauen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marktredwitz station.
Bamberg to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bamberg to Plauen is 134 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Bamberg to Plauen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bamberg and Plauen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







