The average train between Dortmund and Aachen takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dortmund to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Dortmund and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Aachen at 2:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Aachen station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 23m.
Dortmund to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Aachen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Aachen is 126.7 km. The road distance is 173 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Three other operators also service this route.