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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 78 miles (127 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Aachen:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aachen costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Aachen
How to get from Dortmund to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:40 PM4h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 PM4h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 2013 · 264129:16 AM2h21Dortmund Hbf11:37 AMAachen Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 915 · 264108:11 AM2h26Dortmund Hbf10:37 AMAachen Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
- ICE 644 · 2641410:15 AM2h22Dortmund Hbf12:37 PMAachen Hbf$581One-way1 transfer
- 26810 · 103218:45 AM2h42Dortmund Hbf11:27 AMAachen Hbf$631One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:27 PM4h33Dortmund Hbf1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$361One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM5h15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:30 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM5h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:15 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$381One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Aachen:
A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aachen costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 36m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Aachen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Aachen by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
- 4 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar.
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