How to get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof station to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE4 train and finally take the S1 train from Dortmund Hbf station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 11 min.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Train - RE4RE4
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Geilenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus)
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RE4RE4
    Wait for train
    RE4
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Dortmund Hbf
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Essen Hbf
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 71, RB33 and S1

To get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof station to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB33 train and finally take the S1 train from Essen West S station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Train - RB33RB33
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Geilenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus)
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Essen Steele S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen West S
    97 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Aldenhoven to Dortmund

The distance between Aldenhoven, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 176.04 km, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Aldenhoven to Dortmund by bus and 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 Aldenhoven

Aldenhoven is located at Aldenhoven, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and the nearest public transit station is Aldenhoven, Patterner Ring.

Bus stations close to Aldenhoven:

  • Aldenhoven, Patterner Ring
  • Aldenhoven, Niedermerz Marcel-Breuer-Straße
  • Aldenhoven, Niedermerz Ortsmitte

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

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

Train stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität

Bus stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Uni-Parkplatz 1
  • Dortmund Groß-Barop

Gondola stations close to Dortmund:

  • Dortmund Campus Nord
  • Dortmund Universität
  • Dortmund Technologiezentrum

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 71, RB33 and S1

To get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 71 bus from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof station to Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RB33 train and finally take the S1 train from Essen West S station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 25 min.

265min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Train - RB33RB33
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof
    750 m • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Geilenkirchen Bahnhof
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Geilenkirchen, Bahnhof (Bus)
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Geilenkirchen Bf
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RB33RB33
    Wait for train
    RB33
    Essen Steele S
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Essen West S
    97 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    180 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line RE4, Bus line S1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Aldenhoven to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 265 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line RB33, Bus line S1.

  • Is there a direct bus between Aldenhoven and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Aldenhoven to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 71 bus line goes from Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof station near Aldenhoven to Geilenkirchen Bahnhof station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Geilenkirchen Bahnhof station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)

  • How long does it take to travel from Aldenhoven to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Aldenhoven and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Aldenhoven to get to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Aldenhoven, Alter Bahnhof stop near Aldenhoven in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Aldenhoven and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the bus at the Geilenkirchen Bahnhof station, which is closest to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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