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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Cheapest | |||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Aachen Henricistraße | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
 | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
| Aachen Central Train Station | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
National Express + 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 €13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Aachen to Dortmund by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Aachen to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Aachen to Dortmund start from €21. The average price for this train route is around €45. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Aachen to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Aachen to Dortmund is 2h 26m, covering a distance of 127 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 2m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Aachen to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Aachen to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Aachen to Dortmund departs at 06:21. And the latest train departs at 19:57.
Which 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?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Aachen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Aachen to Dortmund?
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.
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 28 Jul 2026 with a price of €32To 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 €32 to €85 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 €53, which is on 2026-07-31.
