The average train between Vienna and Altenburg takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Altenburg. 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 4 times a day between Vienna and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 11:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Vienna to Altenburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Altenburg station via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Vienna to Altenburg train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Altenburg train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Vienna to Altenburg train tickets online with Railjet, České dráhy (ČD) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Altenburg is 419.3 km. The road distance is 747 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Altenburg via Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Dresden Hauptbahnhof, and Leipzig Hbf in around 9h 53m.