Cologne to Altenburg Trains

Cologne to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Altenburg takes 5h 59m 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 59m
Duration: 590 km
Distance: €121
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

€98–243

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 11:55 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 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 Wednesday, November 4, 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, November 5, 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, November 6, 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, November 7, 2026

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
9:45 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 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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Frequently asked questions

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