The average train between Düsseldorf and Altenburg takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Düsseldorf 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 twice daily between Düsseldorf and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:19 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Düsseldorf is at 7:19 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Düsseldorf to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Düsseldorf station and arriving at Altenburg station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Düsseldorf to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Düsseldorf to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Düsseldorf to Altenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Düsseldorf and Altenburg is 396 km. The road distance is 629 km.
You can take a train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Altenburg via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 32m.