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Cologne to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Altenburg takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h
Duration
640 km
Distance
€142
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 51 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain train S5x / ...
6h 37m
€120–520

Cologne to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 640.4 km
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 37m.

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