How to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund

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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 $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $85.

Distance: 136 miles (219 km)

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$85

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$56

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$60

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4h 15m

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3h 45m

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7h 7m

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6h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $56.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund costing on average $85.

The fastest way to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeuwarden and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeuwarden to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $85 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-25.90. The journey takes 3h 45m 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.

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from Leeuwarden to Dortmund

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

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

  • FlixBus
    5:35 PM10h20
    Leeuwarden
    3:55 AMDortmund
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    5:35 PM10h20
    Leeuwarden
    3:55 AMDortmund
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    5:35 PM10h20
    Leeuwarden
    3:55 AMDortmund
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Leeuwarden to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeuwarden and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $56.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund costing on average $85.

The fastest way to travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 15m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

The distance from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is approximately 136 miles (219 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeuwarden to Dortmund is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeuwarden to Dortmund:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeuwarden to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
Omio customers who travel from Leeuwarden to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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