There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen 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 Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
2h 38mDrive 156.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachencar 156.8 km
1h 32m€23–34Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund to Aachen - 58, Peterstraßebus Mykolayiv
3h 11mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund (DTM) to Aachen156.8 km
1h 32mTrain
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
3h 6m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen is to drive which costs €23 - €35 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße via Dortmund. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Aachen is 167 km. The road distance is 156.8 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen bus services, operated by OrionBus, depart from Dortmund station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen is to train via Cologne which takes 2h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Aachen, Germany?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Aachen, Hbf via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, and Köln Hbf in around 2h 38m. 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 Dortmund Hbf to Aachen West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–26
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–55
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +38 (050) 010-01-04
- orionbilet@gmail.com
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen bus services, operated by OrionBus, arrive at Aachen - 58, Peterstraße station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Aachen.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Aachen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.