The average train between Paderborn and Altena takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. 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 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Altena at 4:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamm(Westf)Hbf and take an average of 2h 20m. 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 Hamm(Westf)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Paderborn to Altena train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Altena train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Altena(Westf) station.
Book your Paderborn to Altena train tickets online with Eurobahn, National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Altena is 88.5 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Hagen Hbf in around 2h 23m.