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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Leeuwarden takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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 8m
Duration
308 km
Distance
€48
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Dortmund to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 24m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 24m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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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)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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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)3h 53m • 3 changes
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    EurobahnVIAS Rail GmbHNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 41m • 3 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 11m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 308.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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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