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Altena to Cologne trains

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The average train between Altena and Cologne takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. 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.

1h 49m
Duration
102 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hagen Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Altena(Westf) to Hagen Hbftrain train Re / ...
  2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 19 / ...
1h 29m
€18–49

Altena to Cologne train times

Trains run hourly between Altena and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Altena is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Cologne at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 57m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express5h 47m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express1h 47m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)1h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Altena to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 101.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Altena(Westf) to Köln Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 29m.

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