Altenburg to Dresden Trains

Altenburg to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Altenburg and Dresden takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 54m. There is an hourly train service from Altenburg to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 25m
Duration: 159 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Leipzig

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Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...

2h 4m

€31–146

Altenburg to Dresden train times

Trains run hourly between Altenburg and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 3:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Altenburg is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Dresden at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:48 PM → 9:45 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
8:26 PM → 10:38 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 11:34 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
9:48 PM → 11:45 PM
1h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:34 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
4:48 AM → 7:06 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:48 AM → 6:34 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
4:48 AM → 7:06 AM
2h 18m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 8:34 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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