Hamburg to Altenburg Trains

Hamburg to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Altenburg takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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.

4h 16m
Duration: 494 km
Distance: €112
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...

4h 6m

€92–402

Hamburg to Altenburg train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:34 PM → 12:50 AM
Arrives next day
4h 16m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
8:34 AM → 12:32 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:32 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:32 PM
4h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 10:32 AM
3h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:32 PM
4h • 1 change
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