Zurich to Altenburg Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Altenburg takes 11h 34m 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 34m
Duration: 831 km
Distance: €176
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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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

€140–328

Zurich to Altenburg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Altenburg. 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 Altenburg at 12:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 2:08 AM
Arrives next day
10h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
6:59 PM → 10:10 AM
Arrives next day
16h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
2:34 PM → 11:49 PM
9h 15m • 3 changes
3:59 PM → 5:10 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:59 AM → 5:32 PM
9h 33m • 3 changes
10:59 AM → 7:32 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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