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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Altenburg is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Altenburg is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Altenburg?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Altenburg. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Altenburg?

The distance between Stuttgart and Altenburg is 596 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Altenburg without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs €95 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Stuttgart to Altenburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Altenburg train from?

Stuttgart to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Altenburg train arrive?

Stuttgart to Altenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Altenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Altenburg is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Stuttgart to Altenburg.

Where can I stay near Altenburg?

There are 408+ hotels available in Altenburg.

Stuttgart to Altenburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Stuttgart to Altenburg by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 11 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain S5 / ...
5h 19m
€96–179
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Zwickau central train stationbus 321 / ...
2. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
7h 25m
€41–69
Drive 430.9 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Altenburgcar 430.9 km
4h 5m
€61–87
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane STR - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
6h 26m
€170–319
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hof Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Zwickau(Sachs)Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof to Altenburgtrain S5x / ...
7h 54m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig/Halle Flughafen to Altenburgtrain
4h 31m
€121–281
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane STR - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
6h 46m
€173–406
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane STR - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Altenburgtrain
5h 45m
€122–271

Stuttgart to Altenburg by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 596.2 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Altenburg via Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 19m.

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