Rome2Rio

Zurich to Altenburg trains

Find Transport to Altenburg

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altenburg takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

11h 30m
Duration
831 km
Distance
€176
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain train 50 / ...
  4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain train S5x / ...
9h 22m
€140–321

Zurich to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 7:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)14h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 11m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 33m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)10h 18m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 11m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 12m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 12m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 12m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 15m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)12h 12m • 3 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 34m • 3 changes

  •  → 

    SBB GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)9h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

Map of how to get from Zurich to Altenburg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 830.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Altenburg via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 22m.

Operators