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

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There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Altena by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Altena(Westf)train train Rb / ...
    1h 17m
    €18–98

  2. Drive 66.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Altenacar car 66.1 km
    53 min
    €10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Essen to Altenataxi taxi 66.1 km
    53 min
    €160–200

  4. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Iserlohn-Letmathetrain train Re
    2. Take the bus from Iserl., Letmathe Bf to Altena, Postbus bus 37
    1h 48m

Essen to Altena by train

Calendar309Weekly Trains
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 74.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Altena(Westf) via Hagen Hbf in around 1h 17m.

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