How to travel from Dortmund to Leicester

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Leicester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €56, while a train costs an average of €338.

Distance: 372 miles (600 km)

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6h 50m

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6h 20m

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24h 8m

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from Dortmund to Leicester

How to get from Dortmund to Leicester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leicester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:11 PM5h54
    Dortmund
    9:05 PMLeicester
    3291One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    3:11 PM5h54
    Dortmund
    9:05 PMLeicester
    3291One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurostar
    5:15 AM5h50
    Dortmund
    11:05 AMLeicester
    3641One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:07 AM5h58
    Dortmund
    3:05 PMLeicester
    3291One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:07 AM5h58
    Dortmund
    5:05 PMLeicester
    3291One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Leicester

Travel to Leicester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Leicester.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Leicester including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Leicester is a flight with an average price of €24.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leicester:

A flight is €32 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Leicester costing on average €56.

A flight is €314 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leicester costing on average €338.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Leicester is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Leicester take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Bus takes on average 24h 8m.

The distance from Dortmund to Leicester is approximately 372 miles (600 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Leicester is:
  • Around 28 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Leicester as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Leicester:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Birmingham International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Leicester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Sindbad to go to Leicester by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Leicester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Leicester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, London St Pancras International (STP), Nottingham, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leicester and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leicester to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Leicester's main attractions, including the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester Cathedral, and the National Space Centre.

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