The average train between Chemnitz and Altenburg takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Chemnitz 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 hourly between Chemnitz and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 4:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 4:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf and take an average of 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Altenburg station via Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Chemnitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Chemnitz to Altenburg train tickets online with Transdev GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Chemnitz and Altenburg is 38.4 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Altenburg via Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 35m.