The average train between Prague and Altenburg takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 every 4 hours between Prague and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 8:57 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Altenburg station via Dresden Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Prague to Altenburg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
Prague to Altenburg train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Prague to Altenburg train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Altenburg is 172.2 km. The road distance is 344 km.
You can take a train from Praha-Holesovice to Altenburg via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 32m.