The average train between Erfurt and Altenburg takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Erfurt 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 Erfurt and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 2:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Erfurt to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Erfurt station and arriving at Altenburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Erfurt to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
Erfurt to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Erfurt to Altenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Erfurt and Altenburg is 98.3 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 1h 33m.