How to travel from Dresden to Plauen

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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Plauen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Plauen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, while a train costs an average of €39.

Distance: 79 miles (128 km)

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€39

Average price

€17

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Cheapest

€23

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

Average total duration

2h 28m

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2h 50m

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2h 20m

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1h 46m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Plauen is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Plauen:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Plauen costing on average €39.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Plauen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Plauen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dresden and Plauen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dresden to Plauen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-16.48. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Dresden to Plauen

How to get from Dresden to Plauen by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dresden to Plauen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:10 PMPlauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:10 PMPlauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:50 PM2h20
    Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
    3:10 PMPlauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte)
    191One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnBus RE3 · 74002
    4:33 AM2h25
    Dresden
    6:58 AMPlauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof
    351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnBus RE3 · 74004
    5:33 AM2h25
    Dresden
    7:58 AMPlauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof
    351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnBus RB30 · 74006
    6:33 AM2h25
    Dresden
    8:58 AMPlauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof
    351One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Plauen

Travel to Plauen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Plauen.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Plauen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Plauen is a bus with an average price of €17.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Plauen:

A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Plauen costing on average €39.

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Plauen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Plauen take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 58m.

The distance from Dresden to Plauen is approximately 79 miles (128 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Plauen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Plauen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Plauen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Plauen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Plauen by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Plauen with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Plauen often also extend their vacation to go to Leipzig, Berlin, Prague, Zwickau, Nuremberg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plauen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Plauen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 1 to 2 days in Plauen is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Old Town, the Lace Museum, and the Elster Viaduct.

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