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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Plauen is to train which costs €50 - €70 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Plauen is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Plauen?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Plauen station. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände and arriving at Plauen station Mitte via Passau Hbf and Regensburg central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Plauen?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Plauen. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Hof Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Linz to Plauen?

The distance between Linz and Plauen is 653 km. The road distance is 381 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Plauen without a car is to train via Munich which takes 7h 52m and costs €90 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Linz to Plauen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Plauen bus from?

Linz to Plauen bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, depart from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Plauen train from?

Linz to Plauen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Plauen?

The best way to get from Linz to Plauen is to train via Munich which takes 7h 52m and costs €90 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Linz to Plauen bus arrive?

Linz to Plauen bus services, operated by ÖBB-Postbus GmbH, arrive at Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer station.

Where does the Linz to Plauen train arrive?

Linz to Plauen train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Plauen?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Plauen is 381 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Linz to Plauen.

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

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Train via Munich
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
7h 52m
€93–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayerbus 670
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the bus from Regensburg central train station to Plauen station Mittebus
8h 9m
€50–75
Drive 381 km
1. Drive from Linz to Plauencar 381 km
3h 58m
€64–93
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Schwarzenfeld(Opf)train Rb
4. Take the train from Schwarzenfeld(Opf) to Marktredwitztrain Rb
5. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof Hbftrain Re2
6. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
8h 2m
€75–159
Train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Ceske Budejovicetrain Ec
2. Take the train from Ceske Budejovice to Plzen Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Plzen Hlavni Nadrazi to Chebtrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Cheb to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bftrain Re
8h 41m
€52–70

Linz to Plauen by train

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Distance: 652.6 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Plauen, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plauen(Vogtl) Ob Bf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Hof Hbf in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz/Donau Obere Donaulände to Plauen station Mitte via Passau Hbf Haltestelle 13/Reisebüro Niedermayer, Passau Hbf, Regensburg Hbf, and Regensburg central train station in around 8h 9m.

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