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Compare train and bus for Leeuwarden to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeuwarden to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, while a train costs an average of $83.
Distance: 136 miles (219 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$83 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 9m Average total duration 6h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Leeuwarden to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Dortmund:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $83 (€70) compared to roughly $59 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$24 (-€20). The journey takes 3h 44m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeuwarden to Dortmund
How to get from Leeuwarden to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:50 AM 9h05 Leeuwarden 8:55 PM Dortmund $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 AM 9h05 Leeuwarden 8:55 PM Dortmund $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 AM 9h05 Leeuwarden 8:55 PM Dortmund $44 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeuwarden to Dortmund:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund costing on average $83 (€70).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeuwarden and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeuwarden station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Drachten, Ureterpvallaat (Vallaat) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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