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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Altenburg is to bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Altenburg is to fly and train which takes 4h 40m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Altenburg via Dresden central station and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Vienna to Altenburg?

The distance between Vienna and Altenburg is 857 km. The road distance is 492.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Altenburg without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €140 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Vienna to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Altenburg bus from?

Vienna to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Altenburg train from?

Vienna to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Altenburg?

The best way to get from Vienna to Altenburg is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs €140 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €85 and takes 11h 12m.

Where does the Vienna to Altenburg bus arrive?

Vienna to Altenburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Altenburg train arrive?

Vienna to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Altenburg is 492 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Vienna to Altenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Altenburg?

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Vienna to Altenburg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Altenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
7h 26m
€147–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Zwickau central train stationbus 321 / ...
11h 12m
€55–81
Drive 492.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Altenburgcar 492.2 km
6h 2m
€83–120
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
4h 40m
€155–410
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
7h 48m
€146–361
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
6h 32m
€87–332
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane VIE - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
8h 23m
€182–559

Vienna to Altenburg by train

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 857.4 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Altenburg via Dresden central station, Zwickau central train station, and Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 12m.

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