How to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena by train?

By train

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 (RRX) train from Köln Hbf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min.

162min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6 (RRX)RE6 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE6 (RRX)
    Minden Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE34

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena

The distance between Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 177.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln Dom/Hbf 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 Köln Dom/Hbf

Köln Dom/Hbf is located at Köln Dom/Hbf, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Köln Hbf.

Train stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf

Bus stations close to Köln Dom/Hbf:

  • Köln Hbf
  • Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf
  • Köln Auf Dem Berlich

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, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1.

Train stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, Bahnhof

Bus stations close to Altena:

  • Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 1
  • Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 2
  • Altena, am Markaner Zob - Steig 3

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE6 and RE34

To get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), take the RE6 train from Köln Hbf station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, take the RE34 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Altena, Bahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min.

161min
Walk to train station
Train - RE6RE6
Train - RE34RE34
Leaves from Köln Hbf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Hbf
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - RE6RE6
    Wait for train
    RE6
    Minden, Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    106 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station Altena, Bahnhof
    Ride to train station
    Altena, Bahnhof
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena?

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line RE6 (RRX), Bus line RE34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena?

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line RE6, Bus line RE34.

  • Is there a direct train between Köln Dom/Hbf and Altena?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena?

    The RE6 (RRX) train line goes from Köln Hbf station near Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln to Minden Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Minden Hbf station near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln Dom/Hbf to Altena by train?

    The total travel time between Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln and Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 2 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Köln Dom/Hbf to get to Altena?

    Get on the RE6 (RRX) train from the Köln Hbf station near Köln Dom/Hbf in Köln.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Köln Dom/Hbf and Altena?

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

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