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How to get fromAltena to Essenby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Altena to Essen by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Altena(Westf) to Hagen Hbftrain train Rb / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    1h 29m
    €14–58

  2. Drive  66.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Altena to Essencar car 66.1 km
    53 min
    €10–15

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Altena, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re34
    2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Essen central train stationbus bus N1361 / ...
    2h 21m
    €23–55

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Altena to Essentaxi taxi 66.1 km
    53 min
    €180–220

  5. Line 37 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Altena, Post to Iserl., Letmathe Bfbus bus 37
    2. Take the train from Iserlohn-Letmathe to Essen Hbftrain train Re
    2h 22m

Altena to Essen by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 29m

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

You can take a train from Altena(Westf) to Essen Hbf via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 29m.

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