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Essen to Altena trains

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The average train between Essen and Altena takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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 48m
Duration
74 km
Distance
€25
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Altena(Westf)train train Rb / ...
1h 35m
€13–57

Essen to Altena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Essen and Altena. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Altena at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbH2h • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbH2h • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbH2h • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbH2h • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 30m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)VIAS Rail GmbH2h • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change

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    VIAS Rail GmbHVIAS Rail GmbH1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Altena? 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.

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  • Distance: 74.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 35m.

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