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Trip Summary
You can pick from 33 daily train trips between Eschborn and Altena. The average train journey from Eschborn to Altena takes 3 hours and 49 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 3 hours and 4 minutes.
| Distance | 89 mi (143 km) |
| Fastest train | 3h 4m |
| Lowest price | $35.32 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Eschborn to Altena?
2 train services operate from Eschborn to Altena. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 23 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 23 | 3h 42m | $77.07 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 10 | 4h 4m | $52.93 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Eschborn to Altena start from $47, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Altena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Eschborn leaves from Niederhöchstadt . And in Altena trains arrive at Train Station .
From Eschborn to Altena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 4 minutes. If you are looking to get to Altena faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 3 hours and 4 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 16 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Altena.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Eschborn and Altena is approximately 89 miles, or 143 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 3 hours and 49 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 3 hours and 4 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Eschborn to Altena on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Monday. Monday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Eschborn at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 33 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Altena to Eschborn.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Eschborn?
Main departure station: Niederhöchstadt
There is one train station in Eschborn.
All train stations in Eschborn:
Niederhöchstadt
Where is the train station in Altena?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Altena has one train station.
All train stations in Altena:
Train Station
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