Aachen to Dortmund distance
The distance from Aachen (Germany) to Dortmund (Germany) is 156 km by road, with a driving time of about 1 h 46 min. The straight-line distance is 127 km (79 miles); Dortmund lies to the NE of Aachen.
Reverse direction: Dortmund to Aachen distance — the route is the same.
Travel time comparison
| Mode | Distance | Duration approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane (straight line) | 127 km | 39 min |
| Car (road) | 156 km | 1 h 46 min |
Driving distance and time come from OpenStreetMap road data (OSRM), excluding traffic.
Taxi cost for this route
A regular metered taxi from Aachen to Dortmund would cost roughly 320–427 € under the municipal tariff, calculated over 156 km by road.
Estimated cost of a regular metered taxi under the municipal tariff (base fare + per-kilometre rate, 2026). Tariffs are set per municipality by ordinance and may differ; only the meter in the vehicle is binding. Not a booking, no guarantee.
Aachen
Aachen is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 50° 46′ 31.24″ N, 6° 5′ 1.99″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 50.78 |
| Longitude | 6.08 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 262,670 |
Dortmund
Dortmund is located in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
| Coordinates (DMS) | 51° 30′ 48.91″ N, 7° 27′ 55.07″ O |
|---|---|
| Latitude | 51.51 |
| Longitude | 7.47 |
| Region | Nordrhein-Westfalen |
| Country | Germany |
| Population | 603,462 |
Midpoint of the route
The geographic midpoint between Aachen and Dortmund is at 51.15° N, 6.77° E.
The nearest town is Dormagen, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Nordrhein-Westfalen — about 63 km from each city. If you are meeting halfway, that is roughly the place.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Aachen from Dortmund?
By car it is 156 km, with a driving time of about 1 h 46 min. The straight-line distance between Aachen and Dortmund is 127 kilometres (79 miles or 68 nautical miles).
How long does it take to drive from Aachen to Dortmund?
The driving distance is 156 km (OpenStreetMap/OSRM); the pure driving time by car is about 1 h 46 min (excluding traffic).
In which direction is Dortmund from Aachen?
Dortmund lies to the NE (49°) as seen from Aachen.
How long is a flight from Aachen to Dortmund?
At a cruising speed of around 800 km/h, the pure flight time for the straight-line distance is about 39 minutes.
How much does a taxi from Aachen to Dortmund cost?
Over 156 km by road, a regular metered taxi from Aachen to Dortmund would cost roughly 320–427 € under the municipal tariff — base fare plus per-kilometre rate, 2026. Surcharges, waiting time and luggage are not included; only the meter in the vehicle is binding.
Distances from Aachen
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Aachen → Monschau | 36 km |
| Aachen → Mönchengladbach | 67 km |
| Aachen → Cologne | 70 km |
| Aachen → Neuss | 74 km |
| Aachen → Düsseldorf | 80 km |
| Aachen → Leverkusen | 85 km |
| Aachen → Bonn | 91 km |
| Aachen → Krefeld | 91 km |
Distances from Dortmund
| Destination | By road |
|---|---|
| Dortmund → Bochum | 21 km |
| Dortmund → Herne | 25 km |
| Dortmund → Hagen | 26 km |
| Dortmund → Recklinghausen | 31 km |
| Dortmund → Essen | 35 km |
| Dortmund → Gelsenkirchen | 36 km |
| Dortmund → Hamm | 42 km |
| Dortmund → Mülheim | 46 km |