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Compare bus and train for Leuven to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leuven to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€61 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Leuven to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Leuven to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leuven to Dortmund:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leuven to Dortmund costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $122 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Leuven to Dortmund costing on average $142 (€113).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Flight takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leuven and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leuven station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leuven, Diestsepoort and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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