How to get from Dortmund to Altena by train?

From Dortmund to Altena by train

To get from Dortmund to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Dortmund Hbf 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 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RE4RE4
Train - RB91RB91
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    23 min
  • 7
    Train - RB91RB91
    Wait for train
    RB91
    Siegen Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Dortmund to Altena by train via S1, RE16 and RB91

To get from Dortmund to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Bochum Hbf - Bochum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE16 train and finally take the RB91 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RE16RE16
Train - RB91RB91
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - RE16RE16
    Wait for train
    RE16
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    23 min
  • 6
    Train - RB91RB91
    Wait for train
    RB91
    Siegen Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dortmund to Altena

The distance between Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 56.26 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dortmund 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 Dortmund

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

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Uni-Parkplatz 1
  • Dortmund Groß-Barop

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum
  • Dortmund Campus Süd

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, Mittlere Brücke.

Train stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Altena:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Dortmund to Altena by train via S1, RE16 and RB91

To get from Dortmund to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the S1 train from Dortmund Universität station to Bochum Hbf - Bochum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE16 train and finally take the RB91 train from Hagen Hauptbahnhof station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - S1S1
Train - RE16RE16
Train - RB91RB91
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Essen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - RE16RE16
    Wait for train
    RE16
    Iserl., Stadtbahnhof
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Hagen Hauptbahnhof
    23 min
  • 6
    Train - RB91RB91
    Wait for train
    RB91
    Siegen Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    23 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line RE4, Bus line RB91.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line S1, Bus line RE16, Bus line RB91.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The S1 train line goes from Dortmund Universität station near Dortmund to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dortmund Hbf station near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Dortmund and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the S1 train from the Dortmund Universität station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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

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