The average train between Altenburg and Berlin takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Altenburg to Berlin. 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 Altenburg and Berlin. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Altenburg is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Berlin at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Berlin. However, there are services departing from Altenburg station and arriving at Berlin station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Altenburg to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenburg station.
Altenburg to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Altenburg to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Altenburg and Berlin is 183.5 km. The road distance is 208 km.
You can take a train from Altenburg to Berlin Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 23m.