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How to get from Detmold to Altena by train?

From Detmold to Altena by train

To get from Detmold to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE82 train from Detmold, Bahnhof station to Bielefeld Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 train and finally take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to train station
Train - RE82RE82
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Detmold, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Detmold, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE82RE82
    Wait for train
    RE82
    Bielefeld Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bielefeld Hbf
    44 min
  • 4
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Detmold to Altena by train via RE82, RE6 (RRX) and RE34

To get from Detmold to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE82 train from Detmold, Bahnhof station to Bielefeld Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to train station
Train - RE82RE82
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Detmold, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Detmold, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE82RE82
    Wait for train
    RE82
    Bielefeld Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bielefeld Hbf
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bielefeld Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Detmold to Altena

The distance between Detmold, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 182.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 313 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Detmold 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 Detmold

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

Bus stations close to Detmold:

  • Detmold, Bahnhof
  • Detmold, Sedanstraße
  • Detmold, Landesmuseum

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, Stadtwerke.

Train stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Stadtwerke
  • Altena, Post Bstg 2
  • Altena, Mittlere Brücke

Alternative route from Detmold to Altena by train via RE82, RE6 (RRX) and RE34

To get from Detmold to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE82 train from Detmold, Bahnhof station to Bielefeld Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE6 (RRX) train and finally take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 13 min.

313min
Walk to train station
Train - RE82RE82
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Detmold, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Detmold, Bahnhof
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RE82RE82
    Wait for train
    RE82
    Bielefeld Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bielefeld Hbf
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bielefeld Hbf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 313 minutes, using Train line RE82, Train line RE6, Train line RE34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Detmold to Altena?

    The alternative route takes 313 minutes, using Train line RE82, Train line RE6 (RRX), Train line RE34.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 13 min.

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

    The RE82 train line goes from Detmold, Bahnhof station near Detmold to Bielefeld Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bielefeld Hbf station near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Detmold and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 5 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the RE82 train from the Detmold, Bahnhof station near Detmold in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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