Cologne to Altenburg Trains

Cologne to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Altenburg takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne 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.

5h 58m
Duration: 590 km
Distance: €129
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...

5h 54m

€104–236

Cologne to Altenburg train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
6h 5m • 2 changes
8:34 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
8h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM
6h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 12:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
7:45 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 2:10 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Altenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Cologne to Altenburg trains

Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Altenburg train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day

8:34 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Cologne to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

Train via Frankfurt am Main

Cologne to Altenburg train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:45 PM → 12:50 AMArrives next day

8:34 PM → 5:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:20 AM → 11:32 AM

6:45 AM → 12:10 PM

7:45 AM → 1:32 PM

8:45 AM → 2:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf

Train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbf

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Altenburg

Alternative transport options

6:45 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day

8:34 PM → 5:10 AM
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