The average train between Cologne and Altena takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Cologne and Altena. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Altena at 4:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Altena. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Altena station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Cologne to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Altena(Westf) station.
Book your Cologne to Altena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Cologne and Altena is 64.5 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 28m.