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How to Travel from

Cologne to Altenburg

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Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$1,272.26

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Schkeuditz
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$368.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.98–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$636.13
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.70–$496.18
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.25–$356.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Berlin
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$241.73

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$61.07
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.17–$58.52

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$69.97

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$53.43
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.70–$95.42
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$52.16
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.42–$114.50
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.26–$33.08
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$43.26
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.80–$50.89

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$62.34–$203.56

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.81–$45.80

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburg
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.09–$17.81
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Altenburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62
Train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburg
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63
Train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Altenburg
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$25.45
Train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.90–$33.08

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.72–$20.36

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Erfurt
Ave. Duration:
7h 46m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Köln Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
9h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$21.63

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Altenburg is to drive which costs $70.65 - $108.70 and takes 4h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Altenburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs $119.57 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Altenburg via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Cologne to Altenburg?

The distance between Cologne and Altenburg is 635 km. The road distance is 468.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Altenburg without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 31m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Cologne to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Altenburg train from?

Cologne to Altenburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Where does the Cologne to Altenburg train arrive?

Cologne to Altenburg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Altenburg is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Cologne to Altenburg.

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

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Where can I stay near Altenburg?

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