Train Essen to Altena from €27 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Altena takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

1h 28m
Duration: 68 km
Distance: €27
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Witten Hbftrain Rb40
Take the train from Witten Hbf to Altena, Bahnhoftrain Ic34 / ...

1h 35m

€15–34

Essen to Altena train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Altena. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Altena at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:34 PM → 3:47 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
3:34 PM → 4:43 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
4:34 PM → 5:47 PM
1h 13m • 1 change
5:34 PM → 6:43 PM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

12:07 AM → 5:47 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:07 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:07 AM → 5:47 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
5:07 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
6:34 AM → 7:47 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:07 AM → 6:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 8:43 AM
1h 36m • 1 change
9:34 AM → 10:43 AM
1h 9m • 1 change
10:34 AM → 11:47 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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