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

From Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) by bus and train

To get from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 117 bus from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S19 train and finally take the RB90 train from Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station to Altenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Bus - 117117
Train - S19S19
Train - RB90RB90
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Köln
  • 2
    Bus - 117117
    Wait for bus
    117
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Wahn S-Bahn
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - S19S19
    Wait for train
    S19
    Au(Sieg)
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    49 min
  • 7
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Altenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) by light rail and train

To get from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Porz Markt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the RB90 train from Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station to Altenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE9RE9
Train - RB90RB90
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Haus Vorst
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Porz Markt
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Porz Bahnhof
    550 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Altenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Altenkirchen (Westerwald), NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 67.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln 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.

Public transit stations close to Köln

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

Train stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Porz Bahnhof
  • Köln Wahn S-Bahn

Bus stations close to Köln:

  • Köln Zündorf
  • Köln Zündorf Mitte
  • Köln An St. Marien

Public transit stations close to Altenkirchen (Westerwald), NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Altenkirchen (Westerwald) is located at Altenkirchen (Westerwald), NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Obererbach Bf.

Train stations close to Altenkirchen (Westerwald):

  • Obererbach Bf
  • Altenkirchen Bf

Bus stations close to Altenkirchen (Westerwald):

  • Altenkirchen (Westerw) Altenkirchen Bahnhof

Related Routes

From Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) by light rail and train

To get from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Porz Markt station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the RB90 train from Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf station to Altenkirchen Bf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE9RE9
Train - RB90RB90
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Haus Vorst
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Porz Markt
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Porz Bahnhof
    550 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Siegen Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Windeck, Au (Sieg) Bf
    41 min
  • 7
    Train - RB90RB90
    Wait for train
    RB90
    Altenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 8
    Ride to train station Altenkirchen Bf
    Ride to train station
    Altenkirchen Bf
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Bus line 117, Bus line S19, Bus line RB90.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Altenkirchen (Westerwald)?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line 7, Bus line RE9, Bus line RB90.

  • Is there a direct bus between Köln 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 1 hr 32 min.

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

    The 117 bus line goes from Köln Wahn S-Bahn station near Köln to Köln Wahn S-Bahn station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Wahn S-Bahn station near Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Köln and Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 1 hr 32 min.

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

    Get on the 117 bus from the Köln Wahn S-Bahn stop near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

    Get off the bus at the Köln Wahn S-Bahn station, which is closest to Altenkirchen (Westerwald) in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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