How to get from Kerkrade to Altena by train?

From Kerkrade to Altena by train

To get from Kerkrade to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE18 train from Eygelshoven Markt station to Herzogenrath, Bf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the RB91 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min.

163min
Train - RE18RE18
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RB91RB91
Leaves from Eygelshoven Markt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Train - RE18RE18
    Wait for train
    RE18
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herzogenrath, Bf
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    107 min
  • 6
    Train - RB91RB91
    Wait for train
    RB91
    Siegen Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Altena

The distance between Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 154.13 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Altena by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Kerkrade

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Herzogenrath, Merkstein Alt-Merkstein Bf
  • Herzogenrath, Grenze
  • Bahnhof - Übach-Palenberg

Public transit stations close to Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Altena is located at Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Altena, Bachstraße.

Train stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Bachstraße
  • Altena, Post Bstg 2
  • Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 2

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Altena?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line RE18, Bus line RE4, Bus line RB91.

  • Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kerkrade to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RE18 train line goes from Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade to Herzogenrath, Bf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Herzogenrath, Bf station near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Kerkrade to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kerkrade to get to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RE18 train from the Aachen, Hbf station near Kerkrade in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kerkrade and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Herzogenrath, Bf station, which is closest to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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