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Compare train and bus for Prague to Plauen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Plauen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. 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 $33, while a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Plauen
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Plauen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Plauen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Plauen costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Plauen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $93 compared to roughly $51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$42. The journey takes 4h 54m versus 3h 6m 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 Prague to Plauen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Plauen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:00 AM 6h10 Prague 1:10 PM Plauen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 6h10 Prague 1:10 PM Plauen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:00 AM 6h10 Prague 1:10 PM Plauen $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Plauen:
A bus is $61 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Plauen costing on average $93.
Other travel options to Plauen take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 41m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Plauen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Plauen (Vogtland) Oberer Bahnhof.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Plauen, Reichenbacher Straße (Bahnhof Mitte).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Plauen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Plauen by bus.
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