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Dortmund to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

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.

4h 52m
Duration
265 km
Distance
€47
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Leeuwarden train times

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.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 52m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)BlauwnetNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 34m • 2 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: 265.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leeuwarden via Enschede and Zwolle in around 4h 40m.

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