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Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Plauen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $50 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$68 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen
Compare the available ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Plauen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $58 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$9 (-€8). The journey takes 4h 47m versus 3h 48m 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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How to get from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:20 AM 4h39 Frankfurt am Main 11:59 AM Plauen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:20 AM 4h39 Frankfurt am Main 11:59 AM Plauen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:20 AM 4h39 Frankfurt am Main 11:59 AM Plauen $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:19 AM 5h06 Frankfurt am Main 11:25 AM Plauen $86 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Plauen costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Plauen take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Plauen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt Airport long-distance station and arrive in Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Plauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plauen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Plauen by train.
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