How to Travel from

Erfurt to Altenburg

by Rideshare or Car

Germany Erfurt Altenburg

Cheapest

By car (132 km)

1 h 27 min

132 km.

from $7

Other

Rideshare

1 h 27 min

132 km.

from $5.02

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:

+49 30 311-682904

Website:

bahn.de/

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig

Ave. Duration:

44 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$39.44–$44.53

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:

+43 5 1717

Website:

oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig

Ave. Duration:

2h 2m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.08–$47.07

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–$36.90

ÖBB Intercity

Phone:

+43 5 1717

Website:

oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig

Ave. Duration:

48 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$29.26–$44.53

Abellio GmbH

Phone:

+49 30 21300130

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

abellio.de/

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$25.45–$34.35

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Phone:

0800 2235546

Website:

abellio.de/

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$29.26–$45.80

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:

+3 318 576 2228

Website:

blablacar.com

Other from Erfurt to Altenburg

Ave. Duration:

1h 44m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$5.85–$15.27

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

The cheapest way to get from Erfurt to Altenburg is to rideshare which costs $5 - $13.04 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erfurt to Altenburg is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $17.39 - $27.17 .

Is there a direct train between Erfurt and Altenburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Erfurt Hbf and arriving at Altenburg. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Erfurt to Altenburg?

The distance between Erfurt and Altenburg is 156 km. The road distance is 112.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Erfurt to Altenburg without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 1h 36m and costs $31.52 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Erfurt to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erfurt to Altenburg train from?

Erfurt to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, depart from Erfurt Hbf station.

Where does the Erfurt to Altenburg train arrive?

Erfurt to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regional, arrive at Altenburg station.

Can I drive from Erfurt to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Erfurt to Altenburg is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Erfurt to Altenburg.

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

Book your Erfurt to Altenburg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Altenburg?

There are 318+ hotels available in Altenburg. Prices start at $45.38 per night.

Can I share a ride from Erfurt to Altenburg?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Erfurt and Altenburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Book in Altenburg

Parkhotel Altenburg

August-Bebel-Straße 16-17, Altenburg

Fine

8.4

Hotel Astor in Altenburg

Bahnhofstrasse / 4, Altenburg

Fine

7.5

Botanischer Erlebnisgarten Altenburg

The Botanischer Erlebnisgarten Altenburg (8000 m²) is a botanical garden located at Heinrich-Zille-Straße 12, Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. It is open daily.

Lindenau-Museum

The Lindenau-Museum is an art museum in Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. It originated as the house-museum of baron and collector Bernhard August von Lindenau. The building was completed in 1876.

Gnandstein Castle

Burg Gnandstein or Gnandstein Castle is located in Gnandstein, part of the city of Kohren-Sahlis in the Leipziger Land district of Saxony, Germany. The castle is considered the best preserved fortress in Saxony.

Altenburg

Altenburg (listen) is a city in Thuringia, Germany, located 40 km south of Leipzig, 90 km west of Dresden and 100 km east of Erfurt. It is the capital of the Altenburger Land district and part of a polycentric old-industrial textile and metal production region between Gera, Zwickau and Chemnitz with more than 1 million inhabitants, while the city itself has a population of 33,000. Today, the city and its rural county is part of the Central German Metropolitan Region.

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Two ways to Travel from Erfurt to Altenburg

Transport providers

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

ÖBB EuroCity

Deutsche Bahn Regional

ÖBB Intercity

Abellio GmbH

ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Questions and Answers

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