The average train between Dortmund and Leeuwarden takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dortmund and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Enschede and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Dortmund to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Dortmund to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Blauwnet and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Leeuwarden is 218.7 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leeuwarden via Enschede and Zwolle in around 4h 40m.