How to travel from Leipzig to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Leipzig to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 211 miles (341 km)

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5h 38m

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

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

FlixBus
07:55AM5h50
Leipzig
01:45PMDortmund
$381One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
07:55AM5h50
Leipzig
01:45PMDortmund
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
09:59PM5h06
Leipzig
03:05AMDortmund
$411One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:05PM5h20
Leipzig
02:25AMDortmund
$391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leipzig 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 Leipzig to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Leipzig and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Leipzig to Dortmund is a train with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $24 (€19).

A train is $307 (€245) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $325 (€259).

The fastest way to travel from Leipzig to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 25m.

Bus takes on average 5h 6m.

The distance from Leipzig to Dortmund is approximately 211 miles (341 km).
The average frequency per day from Leipzig to Dortmund is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leipzig to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leipzig to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leipzig to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Leipzig 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.

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