The average train between Leipzig and Altenberg takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Leipzig to Altenberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Leipzig and Altenberg. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Altenberg at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Dresden Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Altenberg. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Altenberg station via Dresden Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Leipzig to Altenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Altenberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenberg Bahnhof station.
The distance between Leipzig and Altenberg is 115.7 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenberg Bahnhof via Dresden Hauptbahnhof and Heidenau Bahnhof in around 3h 16m.