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Compare train and bus for Plauen to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Plauen to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 €34, while a train costs an average of €77.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€77 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Plauen to Munich
Compare the available ways to get from Plauen to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Plauen to Munich:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plauen to Munich costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around €77 compared to roughly €48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€28. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 3h 35m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Plauen to Munich
How to get from Plauen to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plauen to Munich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

2:13 PM 4h07 Plauen 6:20 PM Munich €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
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2:13 PM 4h07 Plauen 6:20 PM Munich €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

2:13 PM 4h07 Plauen 6:20 PM Munich €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

1:13 PM 4h07 Plauen 5:20 PM Munich €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plauen to Munich:
A bus is €43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plauen to Munich costing on average €77.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plauen and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Plauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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