What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Achen?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Achen is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 3h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Achen?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Achen is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €55 - €80.

How far is it from Dortmund to Achen?

The distance between Dortmund and Achen is 505 km. The road distance is 358.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Achen without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Achen without a car is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Achen?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dortmund to Achen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Achen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Achen is to train which takes 7h 8m and costs €60 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €95 and takes 8h 45m.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Achen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Achen is 359 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Dortmund to Achen.

Where can I stay near Achen?

There are 827+ hotels available in Achen.

Dortmund to Achen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Achen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 82 / ...
7h 8m
€61–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N1338 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N11 / ...
8h 45m
€28–94
Drive 358.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Achencar 358.8 km
3h 46m
€56–80
Train via Koblenz
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
8h 1m
€62–114
Train #2
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
3. Take the train from Pfalzel, Hafenstraße to Saarbrücken Hbftrain
11h 2m
€72–110

Dortmund to Achen by train and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dortmund to Achen.

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Distance: 504.5 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Achen, France?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to ACHEN - Rue De Rohrbach via Cologne Airport CGN, Saarbrücken bus station, Landwehrplatz, Saarbrücken, Sarreguemines, and SARREGUEMINES - Gare Routiere in around 8h 45m.

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