The average train between Hamburg and Altena takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 4 hours between Hamburg and Altena. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Altena at 8:07 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Altena. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Altena station via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Hamburg to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Altena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hagen Hbf station.
Book your Hamburg to Altena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Hamburg and Altena is 296.1 km. The road distance is 394 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Hagen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–280 and the journey takes 3h 11m.