The distance between Dortmund and Aachen is around 155km (96 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Dortmund to Aachen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aachen → Dortmund if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aachen-Rothe Erde.
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Take the bus to Aachen station west.
There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Aachen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €21 ($21).
The distance between Dortmund and Aachen is around 155km (96 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Dortmund and Aachen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Aachen is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Aachen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Aachen. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dortmund and Aachen with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
Abellio, ABELLIO Rail, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Regional run train services between Dortmund and Aachen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dortmund and Aachen. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dortmund and Aachen with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 15m.
FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Dortmund and Aachen. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Aachen. We recommend that you take the train to Aachen-Rothe Erde. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Aachen is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) which is approximately 73km (46 miles) from Aachen. Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) (CGN) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) (HHN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dortmund and Aachen. The distance is around 155km (96 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Aachen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around .
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | every 15 mins | 184km (114 miles) | |
Train via Essen West S | 2h 40m | €35($35) | hourly | 157km (98 miles) |
Bus | 3h 15m | €16($16) | once daily | 211km (131 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €21($21) | on demand | 155km (96 miles) |
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The following major airports near Aachen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.