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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Altenburg is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Altenburg is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Altenburg via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Halle(Saale)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Linz to Altenburg?

The distance between Linz and Altenburg is 800 km. The road distance is 440.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Altenburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €120 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Linz to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Altenburg train from?

Linz to Altenburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Where does the Linz to Altenburg train arrive?

Linz to Altenburg train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Linz to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Altenburg is 441 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Linz to Altenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Altenburg?

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Linz to Altenburg - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Linz to Altenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
4. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
7h 52m
€129–556
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Leipzig central train stationbus N881
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
8h 35m
€47–84
Drive 440.9 km
1. Drive from Linz to Altenburgcar 440.9 km
5h 6m
€73–105
Fly from Linz Airport, train
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LNZ - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
7h 24m
€277–839
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Passau Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Passau Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus
3. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
5. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
9h 32m
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
6h 4m
€147–393

Linz to Altenburg by train

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Distance: 800.1 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Altenburg via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Halle(Saale)Hbf in around 7h 52m.

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