The average train between Zurich and Altenberg takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 10h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich to Altenberg. 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 5 times a day between Zurich and Altenberg. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altenberg at 3:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 12m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich to Altenberg? 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 Zurich to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via Basel SBB station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Zurich to Altenberg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Altenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Zurich and Altenberg is 535.1 km. The road distance is 643 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Altenberg Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Heidenau Bahnhof in around 12h 2m.