Magdeburg to Altenburg Trains

Magdeburg to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Magdeburg and Altenburg takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Magdeburg 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.

2h 16m
Duration: 163 km
Distance: €44
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...

2h 11m

€32–155

Magdeburg to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Magdeburg and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Magdeburg is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 10:10 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 4:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
2:01 PM → 4:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 6:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:10 AM
2h 10m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:10 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
10:01 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:10 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
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