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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Leeuwarden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leeuwarden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, while a train costs an average of $79.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.26. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 3h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Dortmund to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leeuwarden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:35 AM5h09Dortmund1:44 PMLeeuwarden$1211One-way4 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:35 AM5h09Dortmund1:44 PMLeeuwarden$1211One-way4 transfers
Fastest
- 3:35 PM4h52Dortmund8:27 PMLeeuwarden$1311One-way4 transfers
Other options
- 10:35 AM5h09Dortmund3:44 PMLeeuwarden$1211One-way4 transfers
- 12:35 PM5h09Dortmund5:44 PMLeeuwarden$1211One-way4 transfers
- 2:35 PM5h09Dortmund7:44 PMLeeuwarden$1211One-way4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden costing on average $79.
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Leeuwarden as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat).
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leeuwarden station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
- Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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