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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 train with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €22, and a bus costs an average of €25.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €44 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get from Dortmund to Leeuwarden by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leeuwarden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leeuwarden:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Leeuwarden costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Leeuwarden take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Deutsche Bahn, Eurobahn to go to Leeuwarden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeuwarden by bus.
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