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Cologne to Altena trains

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The average train between Cologne and Altena takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Cologne to Altena. 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 40m
Duration
102 km
Distance
€26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hagen Hbf

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  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 19 / ...
  2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Altena(Westf)train train Re / ...
1h 31m
€19–48

Cologne to Altena train times

Trains run hourly between Cologne and Altena. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Altena at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH1h 32m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH1h 22m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH1h 22m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH2h 12m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH1h 22m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH2h 12m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)VIAS Rail GmbH1h 22m • 1 change

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    National ExpressVIAS Rail GmbH1h 46m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 101.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 31m.

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