The average train between Altena and Essen takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Altena and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altena is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Altena to Essen. However, there are services departing from Altena station and arriving at Essen station via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Altena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altena, Bahnhof station.
Altena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
The distance between Altena and Essen is 49.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Altena, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Witten Hbf in around 1h 20m.