The average train between Dortmund and Aalten takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Aalten. 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 hourly between Dortmund and Aalten. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Aalten at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Aalten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Aalten station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Dortmund to Aalten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Aalten train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Aalten station.
Book your Dortmund to Aalten train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), VIAS Rail GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Aalten is 76.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aalten via Oberhausen Hbf and Zevenaar in around 2h 59m.