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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Leverkusen
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Leverkusen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €25 Average price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Leverkusen:
A bus is $9 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leverkusen costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Leverkusen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Leverkusen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Leverkusen, Bf Mitte.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Leverkusen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express to go to Leverkusen by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, National Express.
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