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Trip Summary
You can pick from 21 daily train trips between Brühl and Altena. The average train journey from Brühl to Altena takes 3 hours and 11 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 2 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 47 mi (76 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 45m |
| Lowest price | $22.27 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Brühl to Altena?
2 train services operate from Brühl to Altena. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 16 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 16 | 3h 8m | $22.27 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 5 | 3h 22m | $29.05 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Brühl to Altena start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Altena. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Brühl leaves from Kierberg . And in Altena trains arrive at Train Station .
From Brühl to Altena train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 3 hours and 22 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 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Brühl to Altena on Tuesday. Tickets for Tuesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Tuesday. Tuesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Brühl at 4:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. 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 21 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 Brühl.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Brühl?
Main departure station: Kierberg
There is one train station in Brühl.
All train stations in Brühl:
Kierberg
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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