What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altenberg?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Altenberg is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Altenberg?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Altenberg is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Altenberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Altenberg Bahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Altenberg?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Altenberg Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Heidenau Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Zurich to Altenberg?

The distance between Zurich and Altenberg is 630 km. The road distance is 643.3 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Altenberg without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altenberg without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs €180 - €850.

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Altenberg?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Zurich to Altenberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altenberg bus from?

Zurich to Altenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Altenberg train from?

Zurich to Altenberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Altenberg?

The best way to get from Zurich to Altenberg is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs €180 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Zurich to Altenberg bus arrive?

Zurich to Altenberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Zurich to Altenberg train arrive?

Zurich to Altenberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Altenberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Altenberg is 643 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Zurich to Altenberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Altenberg?

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Where can I stay near Altenberg?

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Zurich to Altenberg - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Altenberg by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Dresden Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Heidenau Bahnhof to Altenberg Bahnhoftrain
6h 15m
€148–386
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central stationbus FlixBus N1304
13h 31m
€55–95
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
12h 5m
€186–839
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Dresden Hbfnighttrain En
13h 3m
€180–340
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane ZRH - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Teplice V Cechachtrain
8h 26m
€110–238
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane ZRH - BER
2. Take the train from Flughafen BER to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
8h 27m
€94–352
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Plzeň,Terminál Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Take the train from Plzeň hlavní nádraží to Jirkov Zastavkatrain R25
3. Take the train from Jirkov Zastavka to Teplice V Cechachtrain Re / ...
14h 34m
Drive 643.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Altenbergcar 643.3 km
8h 3m
€112–162

Zurich to Altenberg by train

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Distance: 630.3 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Altenberg, Saxony, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Altenberg Bahnhof via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Heidenau Bahnhof in around 12h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Dresden central station once daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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