The average train between Aachen and Altenahr takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is an hourly train service from Aachen to Altenahr. 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 hourly between Aachen and Altenahr. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Altenahr at 5:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aachen to Altenahr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Altenahr. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Altenahr station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Aachen to Altenahr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Altenahr train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altenahr Bahnhof station.
The distance between Aachen and Altenahr is 70.3 km. The road distance is 145 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Altenahr Bahnhof via Koeln Hbf and Remagen Bahnhof in around 2h 27m.