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Hamburg to Altenburg trains

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The average train between Hamburg and Altenburg takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day 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 9m
Duration
494 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train 28 / ...
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain train S5x / ...
4h 6m
€91–198

Hamburg to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Hamburg and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:34 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 29m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 16m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 22m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 58m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 6m.

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