Train Altena to Essen from €30 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The train between Altena and Essen takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Altena to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 17m

Duration

88 km

Distance

€30

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Altena to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Altena and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altena is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

8:13 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 12:30 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:13 AM → 6:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
11:13 AM → 12:30 PM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
9:13 AM → 10:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
10:13 AM → 11:30 AM
1h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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