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

The cheapest way to get from Altena to Essen is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Altena to Essen is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct train between Altena and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Altena to Essen. However, there are services departing from Altena, Bahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Altena to Essen?

The distance between Altena and Essen is 68 km. The road distance is 66.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Altena to Essen without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €16 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Altena to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Altena to Essen train from?

Altena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Altena, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Altena to Essen train arrive?

Altena to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Witten Hbf station.

Can I drive from Altena to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Altena to Essen is 66 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Altena to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2348+ hotels available in Essen.

Altena to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, taxi, bus, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Altena to Essen by train, car, taxi, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Altena, Bahnhof to Witten Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2. Take the train from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Rb40
1h 21m
€16–38
Drive 66.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Altena to Essencar 66.1 km
53 min
€10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Altena to Essentaxi 66.1 km
53 min
€160–200
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Altena, Bahnhof to Witten Hbftrain Ic34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Witten Hbf to Essen Hbfbus Rb40
1h 57m
€15–32
Line 37 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Altena, Bungern to Iserl., Letmathe Bfbus 37
2. Take the train from Iserlohn-Letmathe to Essen Hbftrain Re
2h 21m

Altena to Essen by train

132Weekly Trains

1h 21mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 68.3 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

You can take a train from Altena, Bahnhof to Essen Hbf via Witten Hbf in around 1h 21m.

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