The average train between Munich and Altenburg takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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 hourly between Munich and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Munich to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Altenburg station via Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Munich to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Munich to Altenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Munich and Altenburg is 323 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Altenburg via Nürnberg Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 4h 46m.