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Dortmund to Leeuwarden trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Leeuwarden takes 5h 10m 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.

5h 10m
Duration
310 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dortmund to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 24m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 42m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 36m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 23m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leeuwarden via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 4h 25m.

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