What is the cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg is to drive which costs €6 - €10 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €6 - €10.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Altenburg via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz Hbf and arriving at Altenburg via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

The distance between Chemnitz and Altenburg is 93 km. The road distance is 46.5 km.

How do I travel from Chemnitz to Altenburg without a car?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €16 - €27.

How long does it take to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Altenburg bus from?

Chemnitz to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Altenburg train from?

Chemnitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €16 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 32m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Altenburg bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zwickau central train station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Altenburg train arrive?

Chemnitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Altenburg is 46 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Chemnitz to Altenburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Chemnitz to Altenburg?

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Where can I stay near Altenburg?

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Chemnitz to Altenburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Chemnitz to Altenburg by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
1h 50m
€17–26
Drive 46.5 km
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1. Drive from Chemnitz to Altenburgcar 46.5 km
39 min
€7–10
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Zwickau central train stationbus 039 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgbus S5
2h 32m
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Chemnitz to Altenburgtaxi 46.5 km
39 min
€120–160

Chemnitz to Altenburg by train

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Distance: 92.8 km
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Chemnitz, Germany and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Altenburg via Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Altenburg via Zwickau central train station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 2h 32m.

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