The average train between Berlin and Altena takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is at least one train per day from Berlin to Altena. 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 once daily between Berlin and Altena. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Berlin is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Altena at 2:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 32m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change

4h 20m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Berlin to Altena. However, there are services departing from Berlin station and arriving at Altena station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Berlin to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Berlin to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Book your Berlin to Altena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Berlin and Altena is 416.5 km. The road distance is 507 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–270 and the journey takes 3h 37m.