The average train between Vienna and Altona takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna to Altona. 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 3 times a day between Vienna and Altona. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vienna is at 2:13 PM which arrives into Altona at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Altona. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Altona station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Vienna to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Altona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.
The distance between Vienna and Altona is 745.6 km. The road distance is 1,104 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Altona via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Hamburg-Harburg, and Harburg in around 10h 19m.