The average train between Bamberg and Altenburg takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Bamberg to Altenburg. 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 every 2 hours between Bamberg and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Altenburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Bamberg to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Bamberg to Altenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Bamberg and Altenburg is 162.8 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 16m.