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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 an average ticket price of $24 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 $24, 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 | $24 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration 4h 7m 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 $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aachen costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€43) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-24.43 (€-20.37). The journey takes 2h 18m versus 1h 58m 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 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$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:40 PM4h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:00 AMAachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 268108:45 AM2h22Dortmund Hbf11:07 AMAachen Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 264129:09 AM2h28Dortmund Hbf11:37 AMAachen Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
- 264108:09 AM2h28Dortmund Hbf10:37 AMAachen Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
- ICE 946 · 264129:14 AM2h23Dortmund Hbf11:37 AMAachen Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Aachen:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Aachen costing on average $52 (€43).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Aachen by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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