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Compare bus and train for Plauen to Mainz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plauen to Mainz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 173 miles (280 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 49m Average total duration 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Plauen to Mainz:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plauen to Mainz costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 19m.
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How to get from Plauen to Mainz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plauen to Mainz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:38 AM5h48Plauen5:26 PMMainzFind prices3 transfers
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- 11:38 AM5h48Plauen5:26 PMMainzFind prices3 transfers
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- 7:48 AM5h56Plauen1:44 PMMainzFind prices3 transfers
- 3:48 PM5h56Plauen9:44 PMMainzFind prices3 transfers
- 9:38 AM6h06Plauen3:44 PMMainzFind prices3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plauen to Mainz:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plauen to Mainz costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Mainz take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plauen and Mainz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof and arrive in Mainz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schleiz, Industriestraße (McDonald's) and arrive in Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Die Länderbahn to go to Mainz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Mainz by bus.
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