There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Altena by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhoftrain Ic34 / ...
45 min€11–27Drive 38.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund to Altenacar 38.7 km
39 min€6–8Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Iserl., Letmathe Bfbus Re34
- Take the bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Postbus 37
1h 29mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Dortmund to Altenataxi 38.7 km
39 min€110–140
Dortmund to Altena by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Altena is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Altena is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €5 - €8.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Altena. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Altena, Post via Iserl., Letmathe Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Altena, Bahnhof. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Dortmund and Altena is 54 km. The road distance is 38.7 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Altena without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs €11 - €27.
The train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof takes 45 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Dortmund to Altena bus services, operated by DB Bus, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Altena is to train which takes 45 min and costs €11 - €27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Altena, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–27 and the journey takes 45 min. Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Post via Iserl., Letmathe Bf in around 1h 29m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–27
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Iserl., Letmathe Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- 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
- Schedules at
- mvg-online.de
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- €110–140
TSO Taxi Mölders GmbH
- Phone
- +49 231 777777
- Website
- taxi-moelders.de
TAXI Schepers
- Phone
- +49 231 413333
- Website
- taxischepers.de
Taxi Dortmund e.G.
- Phone
- +49 231 144444
- Website
- taxi-dortmund.de
Helmut Betz Dienstleistungen OHG
- Phone
- +49 231 511503
- Website
- helmutbetz.de
Airport Taxi Dortmund - Taxi & Chauffeur Service
- Phone
- +49 231 85 4444
- Website
- airport-taxi-dortmund.de
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Altena bus services, operated by DB Bus, arrive at Iserl., Letmathe Bf station.
Dortmund to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altena, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Altena is 39 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Dortmund to Altena.
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