There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf by train (Eurostar), bus, rideshare, car, or train
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2h 48mDrive 157.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbfcar 157.2 km
1h 32m€23–32Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
3h 26mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Aachen, Hbf157.2 km
1h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2h 58m€29–140Train #2
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West Strain S1
- Take the train from Essen West S to Aachen, Hbftrain Rb33
4h 21m€39–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf is to drive which costs €22 - €35 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €22 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Dortmund. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Aachen, Hbf is 168 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 48m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Aachen, Hbf, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Aachen Hbf via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, and Koeln Hbf in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, OrionBus operates a bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße once daily, and the journey takes 1h 43m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–60
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +43 5 1717
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Österreichische Bundesbahnen
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West S
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Essen West S to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- [email protected]
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Essen West S
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- [email protected]
- Website
- OrionBus
Bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- OrionBus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, Hbf.
There are 1213+ hotels available in Aachen, Hbf.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Aachen, Hbf. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.