The average train between Dortmund and Leuven takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Leuven. 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 twice daily between Dortmund and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Leuven at 2:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Leuven station via Liege-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Louvain station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Leuven is 205.2 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Louvain via Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 15m.