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  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Plauen
    Destination location: Plauen ob Bf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Plauen
    Destination location: Plauen Mitte
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Plauen
    Destination location: Plauen ob Bf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Cologne Messe/Deutz
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Plauen
    Destination location: Plauen ob Bf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 23 August at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: 24 August at
    Destination city: Plauen
    Destination location: Plauen ob Bf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn
    Deutsche Bahn
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Plauen

Bus
Average priceUS$49 - US$115Average duration13h 32m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$37 - US$209Average duration7h 6m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$36 - US$56Average duration4h 50m
15kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Plauen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Plauen. The journey takes about 4 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
4h 50mAverage duration
US$36Cheapest ticket
15kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Plauen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$70
Average bus trip duration13h 32m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure02:15
Distance222 miles
Latest bus departure23:25

Cologne to Plauen Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Plauen

  1. How far is Plauen from Cologne by coach?

    The journey from Cologne to Plauen by coach covers an approximate distance of 229 miles (369 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Plauen from Cologne without a car?

    You can reach Plauen from Cologne by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Plauen was searched and found on 23 Aug 2025 with a price of US$45

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Plauen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$45 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Plauen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-08-23.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Cologne to Plauen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Plauen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Cologne to Plauen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Plauen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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