The average train between Dortmund and Leuven takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. 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 4 times a day between Dortmund and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 3h 45m. 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 Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Leuven train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Louvain station.
Book your Dortmund to Leuven train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Leuven is 205.2 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Louvain via Koeln Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 49m.