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Compare train and bus for Aachen to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Aachen to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Dortmund:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Dortmund costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
Tickets start at around $52 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$23. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Dortmund
How to get from Aachen to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
4:05 AM 4h15 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 8:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:05 AM 4h15 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 8:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 13 · ICE 557 · 26413
9:38 AM 2h12 Aachen Hbf 11:50 AM Dortmund Hbf $45 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- 26813
8:51 AM 2h23 Aachen Hbf 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - 26815
9:51 AM 2h23 Aachen Hbf 12:14 PM Dortmund Hbf $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - 26817
10:51 AM 2h23 Aachen Hbf 1:14 PM Dortmund Hbf $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:05 AM 5h22 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:45 PM 6h05 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 1:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $19 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 AM 5h50 Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße 1:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $31 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Dortmund:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Dortmund costing on average $52.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 59m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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