The average train between Zeitz and Altenburg takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Zeitz 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 twice daily between Zeitz and Altenburg. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zeitz is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Altenburg at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 10m • 1 change

1h 46m • 1 change

1h 44m • 1 change

1h 45m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Zeitz to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Zeitz station and arriving at Altenburg station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Zeitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Zeitz station.
Zeitz to Altenburg train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Altenburg station.
Book your Zeitz to Altenburg train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zeitz and Altenburg is 22.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Zeitz to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 1h 37m.