The average train between Frankfurt am Main and Altena takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Frankfurt am Main 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 3 hours between Frankfurt am Main and Altena. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankfurt am Main is at 7:08 PM which arrives into Altena at 10:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Altena. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt am Main station and arriving at Altena station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Frankfurt am Main to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
Frankfurt am Main to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Book your Frankfurt am Main to Altena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Altena is 149.2 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Frankfurt to Altena(Westf) via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, and Hagen Hbf in around 3h.