The train between Kassel and Altenburg takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 Kassel and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 12:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Altenburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Kassel to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Kassel to Altenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kassel and Altenburg is 208.1 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 2h 56m.