The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Altena takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Gelsenkirchen 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 hourly between Gelsenkirchen and Altena. The earliest departure is at 3:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Altena at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Dortmund Hbf and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Altena. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen station and arriving at Altena station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Gelsenkirchen to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Gelsenkirchen to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Altena(Westf) station.
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Altena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Altena is 46.4 km. The road distance is 83 km.
You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Dortmund Hbf and Hagen Hbf in around 1h 33m.