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Dortmund to Leuven trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Leuven takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 46m
Duration
291 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain train Tha
  3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Louvaintrain train Ic / ...
3h 51m
€52–152

Dortmund to Leuven train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Leuven. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Leuven at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 22m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)3h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 19m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 21m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 23m • 2 changes

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    National ExpressEurostarBelgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)4h 23m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 291.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Louvain via Aachen Hbf and Liège-Guillemins in around 3h 51m.

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