The average train between Munich and Altona takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich to Altona. 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 Altona. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Altona at 7:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Lüneburg and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Munich to Altona? 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 Munich to Altona. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Altona station via Lüneburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Munich to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Munich to Altona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), metronom and S-Bahn Hamburg.
The distance between Munich and Altona is 612.8 km. The road distance is 781 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Altona via Lüneburg and Hamburg Hbf in around 6h 7m.