What is the distance between Dortmund and Aachen?

About 78 miles (126 km) separate Dortmund and Aachen.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Aachen?

If you're headed to Aachen from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will leave from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Once in Aachen, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, Internationales Zeitungsmuseum, Couven-Museum, Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst and Centre Charlemagne.

Bus Dortmund to Aachen from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Aachen on November 17
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:40pm	Dortmund	4h 20m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	CheapestFastest
	3:55pm	Dortmund	6h 10m	10:05pm	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	8:26pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	4h 34m	1:00am	Aachen Henricistraße	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:29 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Aachen

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Aachen. The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

78 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $50	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $53	Average Duration1h 57m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $21	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,332 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Aachen?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Aachen

A - Fernbushaltestelle Wilmersdorfer Straße

B - Wilmersdorfer Str. 997

C - Aachen - Haltestelle Station

D - Aachen (Kühlwetterstraße)

E - Aachen

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Aachen by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Aachen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dortmund to Aachen?
What are the best sights and things to do in Aachen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$10

11/15

$14

Today

$12

11/17

$12

11/18

$10

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11/21

$11

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Aachen was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $10

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Aachen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $10 to $27 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Aachen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-18.