The average train between Mainz and Plauen takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Mainz and Plauen. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mainz is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Plauen at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want 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 Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Mainz to Plauen train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Frankfurt station.
Mainz to Plauen train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf station.
Book your Mainz to Plauen train tickets online with vlexx, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Plauen is 280.3 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Frankfurt, Leipzig Hbf, Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof, and Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf in around 7h 2m.