Zurich to Altenburg Trains

Zurich to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altenburg takes 11h and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. 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
Duration: 831 km
Distance: €182
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...

9h 22m

€145–333

Zurich to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day
14h 12m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
12h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
4:58 PM → 2:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 5:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
10:58 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 34m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:32 PM
9h 34m • 3 changes
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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.

Trip Overview

Train

Zurich to Altenburg train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:10 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 2:08 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM

8:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

11:58 AM → 9:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM

8:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

11:58 AM → 9:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB

Zurich to Altenburg trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Zurich to Altenburg train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

9:58 PM → 12:10 PMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 5:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

2:34 PM → 11:49 PM

4:58 PM → 2:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM

8:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

11:58 AM → 9:32 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 3:32 PM

8:58 AM → 5:32 PM

10:58 AM → 7:32 PM

11:58 AM → 9:32 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB

Train trips from Zurich

Train trips to Altenburg

Alternative transport options

9:58 PM → 12:10 PM
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4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
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4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
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4:58 PM → 5:10 AM
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4:58 PM → 2:08 AM
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