What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Plauen?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Plauen is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 10h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Plauen?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Plauen is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Plauen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Plauen station. However, there are services departing from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf and arriving at Plauen station Mitte via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Chemnitz central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Plauen?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Nürnberg Hbf and Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Cologne to Plauen?

The distance between Cologne and Plauen is 639 km. The road distance is 475.9 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Plauen without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Plauen without a car is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 13m and costs €65 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Plauen?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Cologne to Plauen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Plauen bus from?

Cologne to Plauen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bensberg Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Plauen train from?

Cologne to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Plauen?

The best way to get from Cologne to Plauen is to train via Nuremberg which takes 7h 13m and costs €65 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Cologne to Plauen bus arrive?

Cologne to Plauen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.

Where does the Cologne to Plauen train arrive?

Cologne to Plauen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gera Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Plauen?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Plauen is 476 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Cologne to Plauen.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Plauen?

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Cologne to Plauen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Cologne to Plauen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Nuremberg
best
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
7h 13m
€69–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bensberg Busbahnhof to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N20
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Plauen station Mittebus 1304A
10h 12m
€36–50
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Erfurtbus
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
3. Take the train from Gera Sued to Plauen(Vogtl) Mittetrain Rb
10h 10m
Drive 475.9 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Plauencar 475.9 km
4h 28m
€66–96
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Plauen, oberer Bahnhoftrain
6h 18m
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Gera Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Mittetrain Rb
9h 1m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain
5h 48m
€131–248

Cologne to Plauen by train

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Distance: 638.9 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Plauen, Germany?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Nürnberg Hbf and Hof Hbf in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Plauen station Mitte via Bensberg Busbahnhof and Chemnitz central bus station in around 10h 12m.

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