The average train between Leeuwarden and Dortmund takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden to Dortmund. 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 hourly between Leeuwarden and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 38m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leeuwarden to Dortmund? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Dortmund station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Leeuwarden to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Dortmund train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), VIAS Rail GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Dortmund is 218.7 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 58m.