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How to get fromDortmund to Altenaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhoftrain train Re34
    43 min
    €11–17
  2. Drive 38.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dortmund to Altenacar car 38.7 km
    39 min
    €6–8
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhofbus bus Re34
    1h 27m
    €8–11
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dortmund to Altenataxi taxi 38.7 km
    39 min
    €110–140
  5. Train via Hagen Hbf

    1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Altena(Westf)train train Re / ...
    1h 2m
    €10–33

Dortmund to Altena by train

Calendar44Weekly Trains
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket€11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 43 min. Alternatively, DB Bus operates a bus from Dortmund Hbf to Altena, Bahnhof once a week. Tickets cost €8–11 and the journey takes 1h 27m.

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