The average train between Essen and Altena takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day 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 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Altena. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Altena station via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
Essen to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Altena, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Essen and Altena is 49.3 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof via Witten Hbf in around 1h 35m.
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