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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 $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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$76 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m 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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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Leeuwarden
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Leeuwarden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden costing on average $76 (€64).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $58 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$18 (-€15). The journey takes 3h 46m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Leeuwarden
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:00 AM 8h20 Dortmund 7:20 PM Leeuwarden $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 8h20 Dortmund 7:20 PM Leeuwarden $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:00 AM 8h20 Dortmund 7:20 PM Leeuwarden $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leeuwarden:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden costing on average $76 (€64).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 54m.
- Around 6 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 Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Leeuwarden by train.
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