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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Leuven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leuven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$87 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leuven:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leuven costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $271 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Leuven costing on average $305 (€244).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 4h 26m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Leuven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leuven is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:40 PM9h50Dortmund5:30 AMLeuven$311One-way0 transfers
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- 7:40 PM9h50Dortmund5:30 AMLeuven$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:40 PM9h50Dortmund5:30 AMLeuven$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leuven:
A bus is $53 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leuven costing on average $87 (€70).
A bus is $271 (€217) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Leuven costing on average $305 (€244).
Other travel options to Leuven take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 10m.
Flight takes on average 4h 26m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Leuven as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leuven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leuven, Diestsepoort.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Leuven by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leuven by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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