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How to get from Dorsten to Aachen by train?

By train

To get from Dorsten to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the RE1 (RRX) train from Essen Hbf station to Aachen, Hauptbahnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - S2S2
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Aachen Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.06 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RB43, S2 and RE1

To get from Dorsten to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the RE1 train from Essen Hbf station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - S2S2
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dorsten to Aachen

The distance between Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 195.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 219 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorsten to Aachen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dorsten

Dorsten is located at Dorsten, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Dorsten Frühförderstelle.

Train stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Bf

Bus stations close to Dorsten:

  • Dorsten Frühförderstelle
  • Dorsten Marienstr.
  • Dorsten Bismarckstr.

Public transit stations close to Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

Aachen is located at Aachen, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aachen, Ehrenmal / Lousberg.

Train stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Hauptbahnhof
  • Aachen, Hbf
  • Aachen West Bf

Bus stations close to Aachen:

  • Aachen, Ehrenmal / Lousberg
  • Aachen, Wallstraße
  • Aachen, Augustastraße (Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum)

Alternative route by train via RB43, S2 and RE1

To get from Dorsten to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RB43 train from Dorsten Bf station to Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S2 train and finally take the RE1 train from Essen Hbf station to Aachen, Hbf station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 38 min.

218min
Walk to train station
Train - RB43RB43
Train - S2S2
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Aachen
Leaves from Dorsten Bf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dorsten Bf
    1.82 km • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - RB43RB43
    Wait for train
    RB43
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Her Wanne-Eickel Hbf - Herne
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - S2S2
    Wait for train
    S2
    Essen Hbf
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen Hbf
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Aachen, Hbf
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aachen, Hbf
    116 min
  • 8
    Walk to Aachen
    Walk to
    Aachen
    1.15 km • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dorsten to Aachen?

    The fastest way takes 219 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line S2, Bus line RE1 (RRX).

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorsten to Aachen?

    The alternative route takes 218 minutes, using Bus line RB43, Bus line S2, Bus line RE1.

  • Is there a direct train between Dorsten and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Dorsten to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The RB43 train line goes from Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten to Dortmund Hbf station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dortmund Hbf station near Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Dorsten to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train?

    The total travel time between Dorsten and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by train is about 3 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Dorsten to get to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the RB43 train from the Dorsten Bf station near Dorsten in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Dorsten and Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the train at the Dortmund Hbf station, which is closest to Aachen in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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