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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Altenburg | No tags | |||||
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Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Altenburg | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Gelsenkirchen Hbf | Altenburg | No tags | |||||
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Get from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg
The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $48, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg: Trip Overview
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Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg Train
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Gelsenkirchen - Altenburg
How much does a cheap train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg is $250. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg?
A train trip between Gelsenkirchen and Altenburg is around 6h 50m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 41m. This is the time it takes to travel the 378 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Gelsenkirchen and Altenburg?
The number of trains from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 8. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Gelsenkirchen and Altenburg is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Altenburg.
Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Altenburg, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
By choosing the train between Gelsenkirchen and Altenburg, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!
Make a music playlist for your train ride from Gelsenkirchen to Altenburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.
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