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Leeuwarden to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leeuwarden and Dortmund takes 5h 4m 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.

5h 4m
Duration
310 km
Distance
€53
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain train
  2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
3h 58m
€33–112

Leeuwarden to Dortmund train times

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 11:33 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 38m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 46m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 50m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express4h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 310.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Dortmund Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 58m.

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