How to get from Altena to Herford by bus and train?

From Altena to Herford by bus and train

To get from Altena to Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the S1 bus from Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1 station to Iserl., Stadtbahnhof station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB53 train and finally take the RE6 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Herford, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min. The bus and train schedule from Altena may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Herford on the Moovit app.

173min
Walk to bus station
Bus - S1S1
Train - RB53RB53
Train - RE6RE6
Walk to Herford
Leaves from Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1
    530 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - S1S1
    Wait for bus
    S1
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof - Steig 1f - Nur Ausstieg
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RB53RB53
    Wait for train
    RB53
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    46 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Herford, Bahnhof
    72 min
  • 10
    Walk to Herford
    Walk to
    Herford
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Altena to Herford

The distance between Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Herford, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 164.51 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altena to Herford by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Altena to Herford

To check the bus and train schedule from Altena to Herford using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Altena) and destination (Herford), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line S1, Train line RB53, Train line RE6.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

    The S1 bus line goes from Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1 station near Altena to Iserl., Stadtbahnhof - Steig 1f - Nur Ausstieg station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Iserl., Stadtbahnhof - Steig 1f - Nur Ausstieg station near Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Altena and Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the S1 bus from the Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1 stop near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Iserl., Stadtbahnhof - Steig 1f - Nur Ausstieg station, which is closest to Herford in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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