The average train between Paderborn and Altena takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 every 2 hours between Paderborn and Altena. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Altena at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Altena. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Altena station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Paderborn to Altena train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Altena train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Altena, Bahnhof station.
Book your Paderborn to Altena train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paderborn and Altena is 88.5 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof via Dortmund Hbf in around 2h 29m.