The average train between Mainz and Plauen takes 6h 2m and the fastest train takes 5h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz to Plauen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Mainz and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Plauen at 9:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Mainz to Plauen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Plauen station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
Mainz to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte station.
Book your Mainz to Plauen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Plauen is 280.3 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Plauen(Vogtl) Mitte via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, and Gera Hbf in around 6h 38m.