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

From Altena to Kerpen by bus and train

To get from Altena to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE34 train from Altena, Bahnhof station to Dortmund Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 48 min.

288min
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Altena, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altena
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Altena to Kerpen by bus and train via RE34, RE9 and 976

To get from Altena to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE34 train from Altena, Bahnhof station to Siegen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 17 min.

317min
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Altena, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altena
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Siegen Hbf
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Altena to Kerpen

The distance between Altena, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Kerpen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 199.79 km, which can typically be travelled in 288 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Altena to Kerpen 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 Altena

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

Bus stations close to Altena:

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

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

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

Train stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Sindorf (S)

Bus stations close to Kerpen:

  • Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen, Manheim Bürgerzentrum
  • Kerpen Marienkapelle

Related Routes

Alternative route from Altena to Kerpen by bus and train via RE34, RE9 and 976

To get from Altena to Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RE34 train from Altena, Bahnhof station to Siegen Hbf station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE9 train and finally take the 976 bus from Kerpen Horrem Bf station to Kerpen Bürgerzentrum station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 17 min.

317min
Train - RE34RE34
Train - RE9RE9
Bus - 976976
Walk to Kerpen
Leaves from Altena, Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Altena
  • 2
    Train - RE34RE34
    Wait for train
    RE34
    Siegen Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Siegen Hbf
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - RE9RE9
    Wait for train
    RE9
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    108 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kerpen Horrem Bf
    70 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 976976
    Wait for bus
    976
    Kerpen Buir Kirche
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kerpen Bürgerzentrum
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Kerpen
    Walk to
    Kerpen
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 288 minutes, using Bus line RE34, Bus line RE1 (RRX), Bus line 976.

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

    The alternative route takes 317 minutes, using Bus line RE34, Bus line RE9, Bus line 976.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 48 min.

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

    The RE34 train line goes from Dortmund Hbf station near Altena to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Dortmund Hbf station near Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

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

    The total travel time between Altena and Kerpen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train and bus is about 4 hr 48 min.

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

    Get on the RE34 train from the Dortmund Hbf station near Altena in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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

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