The average train between Dortmund and Leeuwarden takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 39m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Leeuwarden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Dortmund to Leeuwarden train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Leeuwarden train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Dortmund to Leeuwarden train tickets online with National Express, VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Leeuwarden is 218.7 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 23m.