The average train between London and Altenburg takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 5 times a day between London and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 3:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from London 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 London to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Altenburg station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
London to Altenburg train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Altenburg train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your London to Altenburg train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between London and Altenburg is 875.3 km. The road distance is 1,182 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Altenburg via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, Fulda Bahnhof, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 34m.