Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Aachen Henricistraße | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
 | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Fastest | |||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
| Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
DB Regio NRW + eurobahn + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Aachen to Dortmund by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Aachen to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Aachen to Dortmund start from $20. The average price for this train route is around $55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aachen to Dortmund?
The average train ride duration from Aachen to Dortmund is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 79 miles (127 km). The quickest train can get you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators service the Aachen to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Aachen to Dortmund?
The earliest train departs from Aachen to Dortmund at 6:21am. And the latest train departs at 7:38pm.
What is the best train operator from Aachen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Aachen to Dortmund?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Aachen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is FlixTrain, with a punctuality rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Aachen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveler 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.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Aachen to Dortmund was searched and found on Jun 6, 2026 with a price of $26To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Aachen to Dortmund, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $26 to $120 for a train ticket from Aachen to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-06-08.
