What is the distance between Dortmund and Aachen?

The distance covered from Dortmund to Aachen is 126 km (78 miles).

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

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

Bus Dortmund to Aachen from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Aachen on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	4h 20m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Dortmund to Aachen on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	4h 20m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:17 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

126 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $42	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $107	Average Duration2h 22m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$9 - $24	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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 Dortmund and Aachen?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Aachen by bus

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

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

$17

11-17

$18

Today

$17

11-19

$17

11-20

No data

11-21

$15

11-22

No data

11-23

No data

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $32 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-21.