The average train between Prague and Altenburg takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Prague is at 6:31 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 15m. 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 15m.
Prague to Altenburg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Altenburg train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Prague to Altenburg train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prague and Altenburg is 172.2 km. The road distance is 347 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Altenburg via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 42m.