The average train between Altena and Cologne takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Altena to Cologne. 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 Altena and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Altena is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altena to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Altena station and arriving at Cologne station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Altena to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Altena(Westf) station.
Altena to Cologne train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Altena to Cologne train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Altena and Cologne is 64.5 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Altena(Westf) to Köln Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 29m.