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Dortmund to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Leeuwarden takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. 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 25m
Duration
294 km
Distance
€60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Münster

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Rheine to Hengelotrain train
  3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain train
  4. Take the train from Zwolle to Leeuwardentrain train
4h 23m
€40–88

Dortmund to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 8:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Münster Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 9m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurobahnEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8h 52m • 4 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 19m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 changes

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    EurobahnEurobahnEurobahnBlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 4 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: 294.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leeuwarden via Münster Hauptbahnhof, Rheine, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 4h 23m.

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