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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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 4h 59m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 211 miles (341 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dortmund:
A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $481 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $516 (€411).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 46m.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Dortmund
How to get from Leipzig to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:55 AM5h50Leipzig, Hbf3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:55 AM5h50Leipzig, Hbf3:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LH155+
LH42163:05 PM2h50Leipzig/Halle Airport5:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$5351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 204810:41 AM4h51Leipzig Hbf3:32 PMDortmund Hbf$751One-way0 transfers
- IC 20468:41 AM4h51Leipzig Hbf1:32 PMDortmund Hbf$751One-way0 transfers
- ICE 17469:59 AM4h25Leipzig Hbf2:24 PMDortmund Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM5h06Leipzig, Hbf5:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:05 PM5h15Leipzig, Hbf4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:25 PM6h05Leipzig, Hbf7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$321One-way0 transfers
- LH159 · LH726:10 AM3h25Leipzig/Halle Airport9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport$5351One-way1 transfer
- LH153 · LH7410:20 AM4h10Leipzig/Halle Airport2:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$5351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Dortmund:
A bus is $41 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $76 (€61).
A bus is $481 (€383) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leipzig to Dortmund costing on average $516 (€411).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 2m.
Flight takes on average 6h 46m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Leipzig/Halle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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