What is the cheapest way to get from Altena to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Altena to Cologne is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Altena to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Altena to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct bus between Altena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Altena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altena, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Dortmund. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Altena and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Altena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altena(Westf) and arriving at Köln Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Altena to Cologne?

The distance between Altena and Cologne is 102 km. The road distance is 85.8 km.

How do I travel from Altena to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Altena to Cologne without a car is to train via Hagen Hbf which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Altena to Cologne?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Altena to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altena to Cologne bus from?

Altena to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Altena, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Altena to Cologne train from?

Altena to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Altena(Westf) station.

Train or bus from Altena to Cologne?

The best way to get from Altena to Cologne is to train via Hagen Hbf which takes 1h 45m and costs €24 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Altena to Cologne bus arrive?

Altena to Cologne bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Where does the Altena to Cologne train arrive?

Altena to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Hagen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Altena to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Altena to Cologne is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Altena to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Altena to Cologne?

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Altena to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Altena to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hagen Hbf
best
1. Take the train from Altena(Westf) to Hagen Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
1h 45m
€24–67
Drive 85.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altena to Colognecar 85.8 km
1h 19m
€13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Altena, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbfbus Re34
2. Take the bus from Dortmund to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleisbus Mykolayiv
3h 8m
Train
1. Take the train from Lüd., Bahnhof to Köln Hbftrain Rb25
3h 19m
€16–24

Altena to Cologne by train

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Distance: 101.5 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Altena, Germany and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Altena(Westf) to Köln Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Altena, Bahnhof to Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis via Dortmund Hbf and Dortmund in around 3h 8m.

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