How to travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Leverkusen

Omio recommends booking the train 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 $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 39 miles (63 km)

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2h 11m

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

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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.

Deutsche Bahn
06:50AM1h22
Dortmund
08:12AMLeverkusen
$311One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn
06:50AM1h22
Dortmund
08:12AMLeverkusen
$311One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn
07:45AM1h09
Dortmund
08:54AMLeverkusen
$351One-way
0 transfers

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Deutsche Bahn
07:10AM1h33
Dortmund
08:43AMLeverkusen
$321One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen

Travel to Leverkusen 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 Leverkusen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Leverkusen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Leverkusen costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 9m.

Other travel options to Leverkusen take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 5m.

The distance from Dortmund to Leverkusen is approximately 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Leverkusen is:
  • 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Leverkusen:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Leverkusen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Leverkusen by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leverkusen by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Leverkusen with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with FlixTrain.
  • 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Leverkusen often also extend their vacation to go to Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Paris, Amsterdam. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leverkusen and these popular destinations at a great price.

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