How to Travel from
Cologne to Altenburg
by Plane, Route or Car
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Cologne, Germany → Altenburg, Germany
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cologne to Altenburg
Composite routes from Cologne to Altenburg
Cheapest
4 h 15 min
Car
437 km.
from $24
Other
6 h 31 min
384 km.
from $130.37
4 h 9 min
Train, Plane
383 km.
from $185.46
6 h 56 min
384 km.
from $158.26
6 h 8 min
Train, Plane
383 km.
from $270.66
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
383 km.
from $179.35
6 h 41 min
Train, Plane
383 km.
from $203.82
Route Navigator Cologne - Altenburg
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Continue and drive toward Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer
Altstadt, Zoo/Flora, Handwerkskammer, 53 м
53 м
Turn slight right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Markmannsgasse
Markmannsgasse, 193 м
193 м
Turn sharp right onto Heumarkt
Heumarkt, 1 km 810 м
1 km 810 м
Keep left onto Deutzer Brücke
Deutzer Brücke, 1 km 902 м
1 km 902 м
Turn left onto Deutz-Mülheimer Straße
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße, 5 km 561 м
5 km 561 м
Keep right onto Clevischer Ring toward A 3
Clevischer Ring, A 3, 1 km 169 м
1 km 169 м
Keep left and take A 3 toward Oberhausen
Oberhausen, A 3, 6 km 483 м
6 km 483 м
Keep right toward A 1
A 1, 101 м
101 м
Keep right and take A 1 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 1, 64 km 796 м
64 km 796 м
Keep right and take A 45 toward Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen
Dortmund, Frankfurt a.M., Siegen, A 45, 297 м
297 м
Keep left and take A 45 toward Dortmund
Dortmund, A 45, 365 м
365 м
Keep left and take A 1 toward Bremen, Kassel
Bremen, Kassel, A 1, 13 km 767 м
13 km 767 м
Keep right and take A 44, B 1 toward Unna, Dortmund, Kassel, Paderborn
Unna, Dortmund, Kassel, Paderborn, A 44, B 1, 1 km 903 м
1 km 903 м
Keep right and take A 44 toward Kassel, Paderborn
Kassel, Paderborn, A 44, 75 km 931 м
75 km 931 м
Keep right and take A 33, B 480 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg
Bielefeld, Paderborn, Brilon, Bad Wünnenberg, A 33, B 480, 158 м
158 м
Keep left and take A 33 toward Bielefeld, Paderborn
Bielefeld, Paderborn, A 33, 337 м
337 м
Keep left and take A 44 toward Kassel
Kassel, A 44, 19 km 834 м
19 km 834 м
Keep right and take B 7 toward Marsberg, Bad Driburg, Willebadessen, Scherfede
Marsberg, Bad Driburg, Willebadessen, Scherfede, B 7, 372 м
372 м
Turn right onto Kasseler Straße and take B 7 toward Scherfede, Bad Driburg, Willebadessen
Kasseler Straße, Scherfede, Bad Driburg, Willebadessen, B 7, 5 km 509 м
5 km 509 м
Turn right onto Wilhelm-Lödige-Straße and drive toward Gewerbegebiet Scherfede
Wilhelm-Lödige-Straße, Gewerbegebiet Scherfede, 1 km 382 м
1 km 382 м
Turn sharp left onto Friedrich-Böhlen-Straße
Friedrich-Böhlen-Straße, 126 м
126 м
Turn right onto Werkstraße
Werkstraße, 1 km 339 м
1 km 339 м
Turn right onto Scherfeder Straße
Scherfeder Straße, 3 km 218 м
3 km 218 м
Turn left onto Menner Straße
Menner Straße, 5 km 592 м
5 km 592 м
Continue onto B 241
9 km 424 м
9 km 424 м
Turn right onto Emmerke
Emmerke, 4 km 789 м
4 km 789 м
Turn right onto Am Dreieck and drive toward Warburg, Körbecke, Trendelburg, Manrode
Am Dreieck, Warburg, Körbecke, Trendelburg, Manrode, 87 м
87 м
Turn left onto Vitusstraße and drive toward Trendelburg, Manrode
Vitusstraße, Trendelburg, Manrode, 345 м
345 м
Turn left onto Walme
Walme, 9 km 596 м
9 km 596 м
Turn slight right onto Karlshafener Straße
Karlshafener Straße, 1 km 784 м
1 km 784 м
Turn left onto Friedrichsfelder Straße
Friedrichsfelder Straße, 11 km 644 м
11 km 644 м
Turn right onto Neustadtstraße
Neustadtstraße, 1 km 833 м
1 km 833 м
Turn left onto Brückenstraße
Brückenstraße, 1 km 614 м
1 km 614 м
Turn right onto Bremer Straße
Bremer Straße, 3 km 490 м
3 km 490 м
Turn left onto Göttinger Straße
Göttinger Straße, 5 km 918 м
5 km 918 м
Turn slight right onto Offensener Straße
Offensener Straße, 2 km 176 м
2 km 176 м
Turn right onto Offenser Straße
Offenser Straße, 6 km 656 м
6 km 656 м
Turn left onto Offenser Straße
Offenser Straße, 1 km 926 м
1 km 926 м
Turn right onto Bahnhofstraße
Bahnhofstraße, 1 km 447 м
1 km 447 м
Continue
2 km 147 м
2 km 147 м
Turn slight right onto Alte Dorfstraße
Alte Dorfstraße, 1 km 691 м
1 km 691 м
Turn right onto Landstraße
Landstraße, 2 km 10 м
2 km 10 м
Turn left onto L 555
2 km 897 м
2 km 897 м
Turn right onto Hauptstraße
Hauptstraße, 60 м
60 м
Continue onto Gladebecker Straße
Gladebecker Straße, 194 м
194 м
Turn left onto Parenser Straße
Parenser Straße, 6 km 131 м
6 km 131 м
Turn left onto B 446
317 м
317 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
42 km 886 м
42 km 886 м
Keep right and take B 82 toward Rhüden/Harz, Lamspringe, Bad Harzburg, Goslar
Rhüden/Harz, Lamspringe, Bad Harzburg, Goslar, B 82, 342 м
342 м
Turn right onto B 82 and drive toward Bad Harzburg, Goslar, Langelsheim
Bad Harzburg, Goslar, Langelsheim, 6 km 480 м
6 km 480 м
Keep left onto B 82 and drive toward Goslar
Goslar, 14 km 643 м
14 km 643 м
Keep left onto B 82 and take B 82 toward Bad Harzburg, GS-Zentrum
Bad Harzburg, GS-Zentrum, B 82, 104 km 786 м
104 km 786 м
Keep left onto B 6, B 185
1 km 41 м
1 km 41 м
Turn left onto Altenburger Chaussee and drive toward Calbe, Nienburg, Zementwerk, Altenburger Chaussee
Altenburger Chaussee, Calbe, Nienburg, Zementwerk, Altenburger Chaussee, 1 km 124 м
1 km 124 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Found: 11
NS
NS
Website
EU
Eurostar
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
NI
Nightjet
Website
ÖE
ÖBB EuroCity
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Website
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
Website
NE
National Express
Website
ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Website
TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
Website
FL
Flixtrain
Website
DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
1h 11m
Hourly
$48.35–$53.43
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
BR
Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)
7h 46m
3 times a week
$45.80–$69.97
+32 70 79 79 79
+32 70 79 79 79
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?
There are 322+ hotels available in Altenburg. Prices start at $44.15 per night.
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