The average train between Altenburg and Erfurt takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly train service from Altenburg to Erfurt. 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 Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 3:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Altenburg is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Altenburg station and arriving at Erfurt station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Altenburg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenburg station.
Altenburg to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Altenburg to Erfurt train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Altenburg and Erfurt is 98.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Altenburg to Erfurt Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 1h 31m.