There are 6 ways to get from Bochum to Altena by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Witten HbfRe
- Take the train from Witten Hbf to Altena, BahnhofRe34 / ...
1h 21m€14–35Drive 49.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Bochum to Altena49.1 km
43 min€7–11Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Bochum Hbf to Witten Hbf
- Take the bus from Witten Hbf to Iserl., Letmathe Bf
- Take the bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Post37
2h 46mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Bochum to Altena49.1 km
43 min€140–170Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Bochum Hbf to LetmatheRe
- Take the bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Bungern37
1h 39mLine 310 tram, train
- Take the tram from Bochum Rathaus to Witten Bahnhofstr.310
- Take the train from Witten Hbf to Altena, BahnhofRe34 / ...
1h 54m€12–27
Bochum to Altena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Altena is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Bochum to Altena is to drive which takes 43 min and costs €7 - €11.
No, there is no direct bus from Bochum to Altena. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Altena, Post via Witten Hbf and Iserl., Letmathe Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Altena. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Altena, Bahnhof via Witten Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Bochum and Altena is 52 km. The road distance is 49.1 km.
The best way to get from Bochum to Altena without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €14 - €35.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Bochum to Altena, including transfers.
Bochum to Altena bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
Bochum to Altena train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bochum Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bochum to Altena is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €14 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Bochum, Germany and Altena, Germany?
You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof via Witten Hbf in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum Hbf to Altena, Post via Witten Hbf and Iserl., Letmathe Bf in around 2h 46m.
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- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Witten Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Letmathe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bochum Hbf to Witten Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
Train from Witten Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Witten Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- 0234 303 0
- Website
- bogestra.de
Tram from Bochum Rathaus to Witten Bahnhofstr.
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Website
- Bogestra
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Bochum Hbf to Witten Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Bus from Witten Hbf to Iserl., Letmathe Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
- Phone
- 02351 1801-0
- Website
- mvg-online.de
Bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Post
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Märkische VG
Bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Bungern
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Märkische VG
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- €140–170
Taxi Wilhelmi GmbH
- Phone
- +49 234 610650
- Website
- taxi-wilhelmi.de
Taxi Ünal
- Phone
- +49 176 62118266
- Website
- taxiunal.de
Taxi Individuell
- Phone
- +49 234 61065900
- Website
- taxi-individuell.de
Taxi Bochum eG
- Phone
- +49 234 333000
- Website
- taxibochum.de
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More Questions & Answers
Bochum to Altena bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Witten Hbf station.
Bochum to Altena train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Witten Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Altena is 49 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Bochum to Altena.
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