How to get from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) by bus and train?

From Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) by bus and train

To get from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 371 bus from Dortmund Universität station to Witten Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE34 train and finally take the RB90 train from Siegen Hbf station to Altenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 39 min. The bus and train schedule from Dortmund may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) on the Moovit app.

279min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 371371
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RB90RB90
Leaves from Dortmund Universität

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dortmund Universität
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 371371
    Wait for bus
    371
    Witten Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Witten Hbf
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Witten Hbf
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Siegen Hbf
    100 min
  • 7
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Limburg Bf
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    68 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

The distance between Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altenkirchen (Westerwald), NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 171.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 279 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) 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 Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

To check the bus and train schedule from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dortmund) and destination (Altenkirchen (Westerwald)), 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 Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?

    The fastest way takes 279 minutes, using Bus line 371, Train line RE34, Train line RB90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Altenkirchen (Westerwald) 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 4 hr 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dortmund to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 371 bus line goes from Dortmund Universität station near Dortmund to Witten Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Witten Hbf station near Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    The total travel time between Dortmund and Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 4 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dortmund to get to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 371 bus from the Dortmund Universität stop near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Witten Hbf station, which is closest to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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