The average train between Görlitz and Altenburg takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Görlitz 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 Görlitz and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Görlitz is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Görlitz 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.
No, there is no direct train from Görlitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Görlitz station and arriving at Altenburg station via Dresden-Neustadt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Görlitz to Altenburg train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, depart from Goerlitz station.
Görlitz to Altenburg train services, operated by trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Görlitz to Altenburg train tickets online with trilex - Die Länderbahn GmbH DLB, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Görlitz and Altenburg is 179.2 km. The road distance is 257 km.
You can take a train from Goerlitz to Altenburg via Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 46m.