What is the distance between Aachen and Dortmund?

The distance between Aachen and Dortmund is around 126 km (78 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aachen to Dortmund?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße, in Aachen, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund.

Bus Aachen to Dortmund from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Aachen to Dortmund on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45pm	Aachen Henricistraße	6h 10m	1:55am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Aachen Henricistraße	9h 50m	8:00am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:55am	Aachen Henricistraße	4h 5m	8:00am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Aachen Henricistraße	5h 10m	11:50pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	8:05pm	Aachen Henricistraße	5h 55m	2:00am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Aachen to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

126 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$18 - $63	Average Duration4h 15m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $103	Average Duration2h 6m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $29	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,136 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Aachen and Dortmund?

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aachen to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Aachen and Dortmund?
The distance between Aachen and Dortmund is around 126 km (78 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Aachen to Dortmund?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße, in Aachen, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-16

$15

11-17

$14

Today

$17

11-19

$14

11-20

$13

11-21

$14

11-22

$14

11-23

$15

The cheapest trip from Aachen to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $13

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Aachen to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $13 to $17 for a bus ticket from Aachen to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2025-11-20.