Train from Dortmund to Aachen: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Dortmund to Aachen on 30 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixTrainTrain
    Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    BahnhofplNo tags
    FlixTrainTrain
      Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
      BahnhofplNo tags
      Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
      Train
      Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
      Aachen Central Train StationNo tags
      Deutsche Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE
      Train
      Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
      Aachen Central Train StationNo tags
      Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
      Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
      Aachen Central Train StationNo tags

      Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

      2carpool per day
      1h 40mAverage duration
      78 milesDistance
      5kgCO₂ emissions
      Average price£10 - £50Average duration5h 10m
      3kg CO₂e
      Average price£18 - £27Average duration2h 2m
      3kg CO₂e
      Carpool
      Average price£8 - £15Average duration1h 40m
      5kg CO₂e

      Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Aachen by train

      Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

      1. How much does a train ticket cost from Dortmund to Aachen?

        The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Aachen start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

      2. How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Aachen?

        The average train journey time from Dortmund to Aachen is 2h 2m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 57m and is operated by FlixTrain.

      3. Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Aachen route?

        Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

      4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Aachen?

        The earliest train from Dortmund to Aachen departs at 12:15. And the latest train departs at 19:13.

      5. Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Aachen?

        According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.

      6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Aachen?

        According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

      7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund to Aachen?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

      8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Aachen?

        According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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